Hybrid Raw Willow – Purvil

Purvil raw willow is a hybrid of purpurea and viminalis, offering a well-balanced combination of fineness and strength. 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 colour ranging from dark green to brown, with varied tonal nuances as shown in the photo. Once soaked, it regains good pliability while retaining reliable structure, making it a pleasure to work with across a wide range of pieces.

Versatile and well-balanced, it is ideally suited to professional basketmakers and craftspeople looking for a willow that adapts equally well to weaving and structural work.

* Origin: grown in France (Indre-et-Loire)
* Harvest: hand-cut with secateurs
* Certification: organic farming
* Finish: raw, unpeeled
* Stems: regular, good balance of fineness and strength
* Flexibility: good after soaking
* Uses: general-purpose basketry, structural work, weaving
Botanical name: Salix purpurea × viminalis (hybrid)