Hemp Willow (Noun)
Meaning
Willow with long flexible twigs used in basketry.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hemp willow branches are traditionally harvested in the early winter for basket-making due to their strength and pliability.
- Weavers sought the flexible and lightweight qualities of the hemp willow in creating these hand-woven items.
- Rattan is a less desirable material compared to the durability and texture offered by hemp willow.
- Most often woven by hand using fresh shoots from a locally-grown hemp willow plant, basket designs continue to grow more elaborate over the centuries.
- Working solely with plant fibers and long supple branches like those found in hemp willow creates striking color contrast that serves both the natural appeal of such craft pieces as well as visually balance this look effectively in such contexts as rural surroundings or back garden adornment.