Willow wreaths are mostly brought out at Christmas time when they add a lovely bit of colour and light at a dark time of year. But like puppies, wreaths are not just for Christmas! They look great just as they are, with a simple string decoration or with fairy lights. Look forward to Spring and add some daffodils or even some little eggs! Flowers and a bit of greenery are always a good addition and hydrangeas look really lovely in Autumn.
Most people love working with willow once they have had a go. You need a little patience as you do have to soak the willow before starting, but good things come to those who wait!
Our willow kits are an ideal way to get a feel for willow and weaving, as they are simple designs aimed at beginners. Once you have tried weaving willow, you will probably develop a new appreciation for the work that goes into making baskets and other products. The willow in our kits is very high quality and can be used to make heirloom items. If kept in dry conditions, it will last a lifetime or more.
Basketry is widely believed to be the oldest craft in the world, dating back ten to twelve thousand years and predating pottery. It is found in some form in almost every part of the world.
What's in the box?
40 willow rods approx
1 x plastic soaking tube
3 x clothes pegs
1 x cable ties
1 x LED fairy light set (lights waterproof, battery case not)
Set of instructions
We use British willow in all our willow kits, our willow is grown in Somerset. We try our best to have as many British products as possible in our kits. The willow is 5 feet long and is sent out dry and unsoaked. Soaking the willow is pretty straight forward, our instructions will guide you as to what to do.
What can I do with my kit once I’ve used all the willow?
You now have the basic skills of willow weaving, so you may want to move on to other projects in willow. You can find different ways to decorate your wreath, by adding foliage and flowers, ribbons, string etc. We hope you enjoy working with this lovely natural product.
