Raw Willow – Alba Vitelina

Alba Vitelina raw willow is valued for its balance between flexibility and structure, offering a versatile material suited to a wide range of basketry work. Grown in France in the Indre-et-Loire département and certified organic, it is harvested by hand using secateurs directly at the stool to ensure consistent quality and uniformity.

This unpeeled willow has a natural amber colour ranging from golden yellow to light brown, with an even appearance as shown in the photo. Once soaked, it regains good pliability while retaining enough body to handle structural work and varied weaving techniques.

Reliable and consistent, it is ideally suited to professional basketmakers and craftspeople looking for a willow that performs equally well in lightweight structures and everyday basketry work.

* Origin: grown in France (Indre-et-Loire)
* Harvest: hand-cut with secateurs
* Certification: organic farming
* Finish: raw, unpeeled
* Stems: mid-range diameter, regular, good uniformity
* Flexibility: good after soaking
* Uses: everyday basketry, lightweight structures, general-purpose weaving
Botanical name: Salix alba 'Vitelina'