Day: November 15, 2017

The willows are cut during the dormant period, that is from November to the end of February (the old rules dictate, to do this as the moon is waning). The absence of leaves on the branches is a clue, that the time is right. If someone does not have …

In the 1950s and 1960s, when the so-called. the period of the economic miracle, various technological innovations were introduced. New materials and techniques were admired, plastic, bent plywood, construction of prefabricated panels, coated with plastic. Consumption, progress, …

The art of plaiting has become very popular, both geographically, and historical. Already the Nomads, collectors and hunters have been using wicker products since ancient times. Thus, basketry, along with pottery, is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Although most of the weaving facilities of that time did not survive …

Almond willow (in. three-rod) (Salix triandra) The name comes from here, that its leaves are similar to those of almond trees, they are characterized by juicy greenery and are usually the widest in the middle. Shoots are long and strong. In the wild, it grows as a shrub, …

Material for wicker and fascine constructions

It's not that important, what species or varieties we will use to create the structure and for the fascine (bundles of wicker or other trees used e.g.. to build or strengthen dams, dyke, sharp). Worth a look around …

Weaving willows

Many species of willow can be used for weaving utility items and building structures. However, there are different variations, having different quality, as well as its specific properties, decisive about the ways of using wicker. For plaiting objects, baskets and others …

Willow as a living environment

Willows feed many animals. Willow cats are one of the first and most important sources of food in spring for bees and butterflies. There is even an animal, which cuts down other trees, to create a place for willow development, constituting his food. …

Willow species

Willow (Salix) together with the poplar (Populus) belongs to the willow family (Willow) and therefore the oldest flowering plants, from before the Ice Age. Willow comes in various forms – creeping bushes, as well as trees aimed at 35 …

The roots of wickerwork date back to ancient times. This handicraft, practiced all over the world, accompanies me from 1975 year, when I started to learn the profession of a basketball player-braider, This handicraft, practiced all over the world, accompanies me from 1975 year, when I started my apprenticeship …