Handcrafted Bamboo Broom (kersuni) | Traditional Natural & Eco-friendly Cleaning Broom.

Most Indian homes are swept more than once a day. The full-sized jhadu handles the floor. But there is always a smaller task that follows — the corner behind the door, the step at the entrance, the shelf in the pooja room, the area under a charpoy or behind a piece of furniture that the large broom cannot angle into. For this, a hand broom is kept separately, and in most traditional Maharashtra households, that hand broom is a kersuni — a small, flat, fan-shaped grass broom held in one hand and used with precision where the full broom cannot go. The Bamboo Kersuni by Rahul Bamboo Merchant is a straightforward, well-made version of this everyday tool. No synthetic materials, no plastic handle, no chemical dyes beyond the red binding thread — just broom grass gathered, layered, and bound by hand onto a bamboo handle in the traditional way. It does its job quietly and completely, and it lasts through daily use without falling apart. Materials and Construction The sweeping head is made from broom grass — a naturally stiff yet flexible grass that has been used for sweeping across India for centuries. The individual grass stalks are pale tan at the base and slightly darker at the tip, reflecting their natural variation. When gathered into a fan shape as they are here, they create a sweeping surface that covers a wide area in a single stroke while still being fine enough to collect small particles — dust, grain, dry leaves, and fine debris — without leaving traces behind. The handle is bamboo — the same material used by Rahul Bamboo Merchant across their range of products. Bamboo is light in the hand, naturally smooth, and firm without being rigid. It does not require grip tape or padding to hold comfortably because the narrow taper of the handle and the natural surface of the bamboo already provide a secure hold during use. The binding is done with red thread — wound tightly in multiple evenly spaced bands along the handle, cinching the grass bundle firmly at the throat where the fan meets the handle, and continuing down in three distinct wraps toward the base. This binding is both structural and visual — the red against the pale bamboo and grass is the characteristic look of a traditionally bound Indian hand broom, and it reflects craft attention even in a daily utility object. The base of the handle is finished with a pink fabric wrap, protecting the end and adding a final detail that is practical as much as decorative. Where and How It Is Used The kersuni is held in one hand and used with short, controlled strokes — into corners, along skirting edges, across steps, and over surfaces that need careful sweeping rather than broad floor strokes. It works on stone floors, ceramic tiles, wooden shelves, courtyard steps, and veranda edges equally well. The natural grass bristles do not scratch sealed or polished surfaces, and the fan shape allows the user to control exactly how wide or how narrow the sweep is by adjusting the angle of the hand. It is also the standard broom used for cleaning the space in front of a home — the threshold area swept before rangoli is drawn and before the day begins — where a flat, hand-held broom is more appropriate than a long-handled jhadu for working close to the ground and in a small area. In pooja room cleaning, the kersuni is often kept separately and used only for sweeping the mandir shelf, the floor area around the idol, and the space where puja materials are kept — tasks requiring a light touch and a compact tool rather than a full broom. Why Natural Over Synthetic Synthetic hand brooms made from plastic bristles and moulded handles do the basic sweeping job, but they do not collect fine dust as effectively as natural grass, they cannot be composted when worn out, and they feel less familiar in a household where daily sweeping is done the traditional way. A grass kersuni, dried naturally and used regularly, lasts several months before the bristles wear down — and when it does, it can be replaced without any environmental cost. Specifications Bristle material: Natural broom grass, fan-shaped bundle Handle: Bamboo, narrow taper Binding: Red thread, multiple wraps along handle Handle end: Pink fabric wrap finish Shape: Flat fan, wide sweeping surface Net Weight: 60 g Care After use, tap the bristle end firmly against an outdoor surface or wall to release collected dust and debris before storing. Store hanging or propped upright — do not store with the bristle end pressed flat against a floor or wall for extended periods, as this can cause the fan shape to bend permanently. If the bristles get damp, allow the broom to air dry fully in a ventilated space before storing. Do not soak in water. About the Entrepreneur Akkatai Salunkhe prepares traditional brooms (kersuni) for worship using bamboo sticks in the traditional method. This business is her family's traditional vocation, and she has been preserving this craft for many years. Through Mann Deshi Foundation, her business gained a new identity and her products are no longer limited to just the village but are now reaching more people.