- All willow is grown on our family farm in Somerset
- Specialised willow knowledge & expertise
- We’re a 4th-generation, award-winning, family business
- A sustainable & environmentally conscious company
Contemporary willow hurdle panels with 1ft (0.3 metres) of trellis. The height of the panel includes 1ft of trellis.
Beautiful, custom made ribbon willow panels. Please use the price calculator to obtain a quote.
Currently available
Red willow rods.
Please note: There may be some variance in tone and colour.
Only non-toxic dyes are used to colour our willow. The hand dyeing takes place on our farm.
Approximately 90 rods in a 6ft 1kg bundle, or 65 rods in in a 7ft 1kg bundle.
Craft projects
Weaving
Injecting colour
5ft
Usually available June-October
Brown (dry) willow is placed in a boiler for a few hours to colour it a chocolate / black colour. It is then left to dry outside. Soak and mellow to make flexible.
Basketry
Outdoor sculptures
Indoor sculptures
3ft, 6ft
Artist Laura Ellen Bacon uses mainly willow to weave large outdoor structures. Be inspired by her incredible pieces.
All copies are kindly SIGNED by the artist!
Sculpture ideas & weaving inspiration
Currently available
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.
Experienced basket makers
Larger weaving projects
Sculptures
3ft, 4ft, 5ft, 6ft
High quality, ribbon hurdle fencing. Rustic willow panels based on the fencing used to corral animals.
x2 pieces approximately 120cms long. The weave is around 20cms high. Quick and easy to install.
x2 pieces approximately 120cms long. The weave is around 40cms high. Quick and easy to install.
Currently available
Natural barked willow is placed in boiling water for several hours. The tannins are released turning the rod a toffee colour. The bark is then stripped and the rod left to dry.
Basketry
Indoor sculptures
Lanterns & other craft projects
3ft, 4ft
Currently available
These rods are ideal for craft projects, lantern making and large indoor sculptures.
Lanterns
Indoor sculptures
6ft
The perfect set of tools, materials and book for those beginning their willow weaving journey.
Through detailed stage by stage instructions, this book will show you how to make 10 different bird feeders.
Hessian sheet for mellowing willow. Use after soaking to wrap willow rods.
Mellowing willow rods
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Fully booked
Fully booked
Used to trim skeins and other flat weaving materials into even, narrow strips.
Has pairs of sharp blades set at 1mm intervals from 2mm to 10mm widths. Magnetic wooden lid.
Currently available
The growing rods are a beautiful dark olive/brown colour. Bundle will contain different size rods and may include some grass and/or weeds.
Basketry
Outdoor sculptures
Currently available
The growing rods are a beautiful purple / brown colour. Harrisons willow was originally given to us by Joe Hogan. Bundle contains different size rods and may include some grass and/or weeds.
Please read the soaking guide which contains a useful tip on steaming.
Basketry
Outdoor sculptures
Currently available
Fresh cut unsorted Flanders Red willow. A hardy and waxy willow rod with a striking red tip. No soaking required.
Bundle contains various length rods and may include grass and/or weeds. Great value.
Plant climbers
Outdoor sculptures
Currently available
Corner and bottom sticks
Large sculptures
Coracles
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x2 1L containers of boiled linseed oil & x1 2L container of turpentine. Use regularly to extend the life of panels.
Extending the life of willow panels & edging
Available March-May
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 suitable for a beginner to use.
Semi-dry Black Maul willow may require soaking and mellowing to make it pliable.
Basketry work
Sculptures
Hurdles
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