Respect the old iron. A collection of writings focused on the restoration and history of the broom maker’s essential tools, from antique tying tables to hand-forged stitching needles.
The Village Elder’s Hearth: Lore and Legacy Heirloom in the Hands: Caring for Your Heritage CraftBy The Village ElderA well-made broom is like a trusted friend; it asks for little, but if you treat it with respect, it will stand by you for a lifetime. The artisans of Broom Corners pour their souls into these…
The Village Elder’s Hearth: Lore and LegacyWhispers of the Hearth: The Lore of the BesomBy The Village ElderCome in, traveler, and pull up a chair by the hearth fire. Let the warmth chase the chill from your bones while we speak of the things that make a house a home. Long before we had the…
The Guild Master’s Ledger: Articles of the Craft Stocking the Mercantile: A Standard of Ash and CornBy The Guild Master Why do we gather here at Broom Corners? It is not merely to trade, but to protect a standard. As the custodian of this mercantile, it is my solemn duty to ensure that every good…
The Guild Master’s Ledger — Articles of the Craft — The Anatomy of a Proper Besom By The Guild Master (scrivening a proper besom) Welcome, squires and seekers of true craft and proper besoms. To look upon a properly bound besom is to witness the marriage of raw earth and disciplined hands. We do not…
