I purchased this new. Length: 123cm. I have used it once or twice, so please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. Thank you very much. Thank you for viewing. [Product Description] Perfect for sweeping tatami mats. Wakayama Prefecture Kishu traditional design leather-wrapped shuro broom. Shuro brooms are traditional Japanese brooms with a history of several hundred years. Among Japanese brooms, shuro brooms are said to have a long lifespan, being durable and long-lasting. They don't look unsightly, so you can hang them in a place where they are easily accessible. Unlike vacuum cleaners, shuro brooms are eco-friendly and quiet. They are suitable for both tatami mats and flooring. Shuro (Japanese palm) is an evergreen plant of the palm family that can be commonly seen in satoyama (managed woodlands near populated areas). The fibers are flexible and very durable, as seen in shuro ropes and shuro mats made by weaving the bark around the trunk. Since it is a material also used for scrub brushes, it is also characterized by being water-resistant. Leather-wrapped brooms are made by wrapping the shuro bark peeled from the wood into a bundle, and then loosening the tips of the bristles into individual fibers. Because the fibers are fine, only the tips are separated, leaving a moderate amount of stiffness.