Whether Levi Dickenson is really the father of the broom industry or not, historians acknowledge that the broom was perfected by an enterprising Shaker woman in Watervliet, N.Y.

Scheumack’s brooms are created in a traditional way, with several types designed for different uses. These include brooms for fireplaces, kitchen brooms and besom brooms, commonly known as witch’s ...

For more than three decades, Sam and Karen Morrison have been winding and binding Shaker-style brooms inside their charmingly eclectic trading post tucked away in the sleepy town of Victor.

The hand-woven Shaker brooms made by artisan Chuck Fath have a following among those seeking him out at the Village Peddler Festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday at Lake Metroparks Farmpa… ...

Shaker whisk brooms became popular for housewives, farmers, craftsmen, store owners and even cowboys. This little broom packed easily in a saddlebag and was handy for brushing dusty clothing, ...

She went to the Canterbury Shaker Village in New Hampshire, where she studied with a master broomsquire, ... “Because there are brooms for $12 now that you can get on Amazon, ...

The artist Stephen Burks makes brooms by hand at Berea College. Photo: Justin Skeens. ... who was trained in a Shaker broom-making style and loves the physicality of the process.

On most Wednesdays Bailey can be found in the Carpenters Shop at Canterbury Shaker Village demonstrating the 19th-century craft of broom making in the very place where, 13 years ago, he intently ...

Shaker Village is thrilled to present our 2023 workshops with a wonderful selection of popular broom-making, fiber, and traditional arts classes. Please sign-up early since space is limited and ...