Willow Weaving: Rediscovering Ancient Basketry Techniques

Willow weaving is both ancient and modern. Ancient, as it is one of the oldest crafts. Modern, because it is both useful and sustainable. Basketry dates back as much as 12,000 years (Heritage Crafts) making it older than pottery.  Wickerwork fragments were found in Glastonbury Lake dating back to 100 BC (Pyrites). Pliny (AD 23-79), … Continue reading Willow Weaving: Rediscovering Ancient Basketry Techniques