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Artisan hand-crafted whisk brooms from the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont
How I got started...
How I got started...
First, broomcorn is a type of sorghum, a natural fiber, which is harvested, can be dyed, and is used to make brooms of all shapes and sizes.
My story began when my friend Nora taught me how to make my first whisk broom. It was so much fun!! I loved that I could make something useful and beautiful, sometimes even whimsical, using color and creativity with just my hands, a few materials, and simple tools. Plus, broom-making doesn’t take up much space, which makes it the perfect cozy winter activity.
In classic woodshedding fashion, during the next mud season, my mom and I focused on broom-making for 10 straight days. Our mission? Every single broom had to be completely unique—different sizes, patterns, handles, and designs. By the end, we had a glorious box of one-of-a-kind brooms, which became the foundation for my little broom-making adventure.
This space is simply my way to share the brooms I make—their styles, their personalities, and maybe a few ideas for how they can brighten up your home or daily life.
This website is not a tutorial of how to make a whisk broom or serve as a resource for what tools are needed or where to get supplies. It is not comprehensive in describing the history of the broom, the myriad of whisk broom uses, or even the many types of brooms that can be made. There are other websites, books, and instructors that can and are dedicated to providing this information.
Thanks for taking a peek at my brooms!
My inventory is always changing, so email me to see what I have in stock!
Prices range between $10. 00 for a pot/veggie scrubber to $50.00 for a cobwebber.
Most handheld brooms are between $30.00 - $40.00
Where you can purchase my brooms: My brooms are currently sold in the Ripton Country Store.
Where you can purchase my brooms: My brooms are currently sold in the Ripton Country Store.
Most of my broom styles are represented with a selection to choose from. You may also email me and I will send a photo of my current inventory at home. On rare occasion, I will accept a special order.
Most of my broom styles are represented with a selection to choose from. You may also email me and I will send a photo of my current inventory at home. On rare occasion, I will accept a special order.
I do not make full sized kitchen brooms for floor sweeping (but Nora does in Monkton, VT)!
I do not make full sized kitchen brooms for floor sweeping (but Nora does in Monkton, VT)!
1192 Vermont Rte 125, Ripton, VT 05766
The Ripton General Store's interior reflects the authenticity of a classic country store with its rustic design and warm ambiance. The store’s décor transports visitors back in time, with antique postal boxes and an old-fashioned crank-operated cash register. The shelves are lined with a wonderful selection of local food products, including honey and maple syrup, artisanal cheeses and regional wines, plus fresh-baked donuts and seasonal vegetable. In addition, the store showcases locally crafted items including pottery, watercolor prints, cutting boards, jewelry, clothing, and of course my whisk brooms!
What I have in the baskets on my bookshelf at home is what I can sell directly. Inventory is always changing. I will email a photo of what I have in stock and you can select. You are responsible for shipping costs. Shipping will be from my local Post Office, and it may take up to a week to get there during business hours.
zapatacourage@gmail.com
Special Occasions such as a wedding, new baby, graduation, or the celebration of a new home might require specific colors, size, or design to make the broom extra special and personal.
If I have the materials, a realistic timeframe, and the designs are similar to those I have already made in color, pattern, and size-I will consider your request. I reserve the right to ask for details and also to decline.
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