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Brown (dry) willow

Brown (dry) willow is willow that has been dried with its bark on. The colour, thickness and flexibility of the rod can differ greatly depending on the variety.

Willow is measured against a rule marked in foot increments. A 4ft bundle of rods may contain a range of rods from 3ft to 4ft long. Brown (dry) willow requires soaking and mellowing to make it flexible.

Willow is sold in bundles and half bundles. Some varieties are also available in 1kg bundles. Decide on the length of willow rods you require and the available bundle weights will be displayed.

Brown (dry) willow

Willow that has been dried with its bark on. Requires soaking and mellowing to make it pliable. Available in different varieties and various lengths.

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Caledendron (Dry) Willow
This product is ideal for:
Corner and bottom sticks
Large sculptures
Coracles
Lengths in stock:
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£17.75
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Harrisons Brown (Dry) Willow
This product is ideal for:
All types of basketry work
Sculpture
Lengths in stock:
7ft, 8ft, 9ft
£20.26 – £40.50
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Black Maul Brown (Dry) Willow
Black Maul is a supple and versatile willow. The willow isn’t black – it only takes on a black hue when steamed. Black Maul is held in high regard by weavers and is one of the best varieties of willow to use in beginners basketry.

Much of our farmland is used to grow Black Maul. Brown (dry) Black Maul willow requires soaking and mellowing to make it pliable.

Ideal for:
All types of basketry work
Sculptures
Hurdles
Beginners
Lengths in stock:
6ft, 7ft, 8ft
£3.23 – £40.50
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Dicky Meadows Brown (Dry) Willow
Dicky Meadows is a variety of the Salix Purpurea family. The rods are straight and slender. The width is similar to Brittany Green.

When dried, Dicky Meadows acquires a grey/pale green tint. It is an excellent choice for fine basketry work. Dicky Meadows is another good variety for a beginner to use.

This variety is also used in the Jewish Festival of Sukkot.
Ideal for:
Basketry
Sculptures
Hurdles / Fencing
Lengths in stock:
6ft
£4.67 – £40.50
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Old French Brown (Dry) Willow
Old French works very much like Black Maul. The yellowish rods are extremely flexible. While the colour is similar to Whissender, the rods are around the same thickness as Black Maul. Old French is a great alternative to Black Maul and is another good choice for basketry work.

Requires soaking and mellowing.
Ideal for:
Basketry
Sculptures
Novice & experienced weavers
Lengths in stock:
3ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, 8ft
£3.22 – £40.50
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Brittany Green Brown (Dry) Willow
Brittany Green willow rods stay roughly the same thickness throughout their length. The name is a little misleading as the willow is predominately dark grey. A member of the Salix Purpurea variety, when dry, the top section of the willow turns a purple/dark brown.

The dark colour gives Brittany Green a rustic feel making it a great choice for weaving medieval or re-enactment baskets. Requires soaking and mellowing to make pliable.
Ideal for:
Basketry
Sculptures
Lengths in stock:
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£3.54 – £40.50
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Flanders Red Brown (Dry) Willow
Although brown (dry) Flanders Red is suitable for basketry, its waxy skin can make it hard to work with. If you are new to basketry choose Black Maul, Dicky Meadows or Old French as these varieties are easier to weave with.

Requires soaking and mellowing.

Ideal for:
Experienced basket makers
Sculptures
Hurdles / Fencing
Lengths in stock:
7ft
£3.54 – £40.50
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Whissender Brown (Dry) Willow
Whissender is similar to Black Maul. The yellowy rods are stout and robust – ideal for big work.

Whissender isn’t as flexible as Black Maul and is a variety better suited to more experienced weavers.

A striking lime green/yellow colour when first cut. As the bark dries it turns a warm brown/yellow colour.

Requires soaking and mellowing.

Ideal for:
Experienced basket makers
Larger weaving projects
Sculptures
Lengths in stock:
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£3.22 – £40.50
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