Edo's SDGs-Shirakiya Denbei by Shinshin | Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

2023.4.30 21:00

Edo's SDGs-Shirakiya Denbei

Here, "Shirakiya Tsutae Nakamurabei Shoten", founded in the first year of Tempo (1830), was once founded in Ginza as a shop that sells tatami mats, and then moved to Kyobashi to manufacture and sell "Edo Hoki" until now. Has been done.

I didn't get a pin when I heard "Edo Houki", but according to the story of the seventh generation head Satoru Nakamura, I found that it was a tool with wisdom and technology that was as friendly as the environment.

Speaking of cleaning, it is a vacuum cleaner, but unfortunately the production process is difficult to say that it is environmentally friendly, and it requires electricity to use it, and even after the end of its life, it puts an impact on the environment by disposal .

On the other hand, "Edo Houki" is naturally derived from the material, handmade, and manual when used, so no electricity is required, and disposal is only returned to nature, so it is environmentally friendly.

"Shirakiya Denbei Shoten", which conveys Edo tools to the present, also conveys the common sense and foresight of Japanese culture.

The exterior of the store. Beyond the glass door…

Edo broom lined up in a row. It is packed with ideas and wisdom to make it easier to use. The lower right of the photo is Houkikusa, the material of the broom. I learned not only for the first time but also for the first time.

Let's ask the reason for the shape extending to the lower left.

I think it's to make it easier to sweep.　It was easy to sweep, changing the image of the broom. However, what surprised me was that the compatibility with the carpet was excellent, and the dust behind the carpet that could not be absorbed by a vacuum cleaner was gently swept out.

And beautiful knitting!　You can also feel it in a three-dimensional market pattern.

By adjusting the fulcrum based on the size, weight and position of the knitting, you can sweep neatly without effort.

This is a broom for clothes payment.

This is how to use it. The back (abdomen?) I think it's correct to use it. It is characterized by being able to pay even fine dust on the fabric without damaging the fiber.