Iris Hantverk

Iris Hantverk – brushes sensitively made by hand

Iris Hantverk manufactures exclusive brushes with a timeless Scandinavian design. The brushes are manufactured according to an old Swedish tradition by people with impaired vision, bringing a new dimension to the idea of sensitively made by hand.

Iris Hantverk brushes for many different needs

In the large assortment of Iris Hantverk products, you will be able to choose from a range of functional products for most tasks in the house from their popular dustpans and brush sets for sweeping to useful bathroom brushes such as bath brushes, dry face brushes and nail brushes. With their large variety of high-quality products, Iris Hantverk undeniably adds both beauty and function in a true Scandinavian design spirit.

Which products from Iris Hantverk are the most popular?

Iris Hantverk’s range consists of handmade quality products and have a number of popular items in their assortment including:

• Iris Hantverk toilet brush
• Irisi Hantverk table brush set
• Irish Hantverk broom

Functional household items by Iris Hantverk

Although Iris Hantverk is most known for their range of handmade brushes, their selection of products also contains other practical household items, from dishcloths and soaps to dough scrapers and rolling pins.

Their hook racks are among the most popular products in their assortment and are perfect for hanging kitchen towels, garments and more. They are available in a range of sizes and are a simple and effective way to manage storage in your home.

The story behind Iris Hantverk

The history of Iris Hantverk goes back to the end of the 19th century when a small brush bindery was started in Stockholm.

Since the start of the business, the brushes have been tied by visually impaired craftsmen resulting in durable and functional products of exceptional quality.

Thanks to the great dedication of its employees, today the company can look back on a long successful company history.

What materials are used to make Iris Hantverk brushes?

The brushes for Iris Hantverk are made by hand from high quality natural oak, beech and birchwood. The materials of the bristles depend on the function of the brush. For example, Iris Hantverk uses goat hair for its face brushes, which is gentle and soft on the skin.

Iris Hantverk is passionate about social engagement

Iris Hantverk has been passionate about social commitment and supporting the visual impairment movement since the start of the business, which is still today a large part of the work at iris crafts and is close to the brands heart.

Where is the Iris Hantverk bindery located?

The basis of Iris Hantverk consists of the brush bindery which located in Enskede outside of Stockholm. Today, six visually impaired craftsmen from different cultures work here to tie brushes using traditional Swedish techniques.

Caring for your Iris Hantverk brushes

Iris Hantverk produces a range of items in natural materials and with the right maintenance, these will only become more beautiful with time.

The brushes from Iris Hantverk should be cleaned with dishwashing liquid and warm water, then left to dry with the bristles facing down to allow the water to drain down from the wooden handle.

Occasionally, the wood can be lubricated with cooking oil or cold-pressed linseed oil, which you can apply with a soft cloth. Be sure to wait until the oil has completely dried before using the brush again.