Willows are a strong and flexible material. The ability to make strong willow baskets quickly and to exact dimensions filled the increased demand for functional containers during the Industrial Revolution. The willows for sale have been imported from Europe. Rods are purchased by length. Three to eight foot rods in brown, steamed brown, buff and white are usually available for sale.
Specific availability varies from time to time.
This price includes shipping. Careful grading is important in both cases, but especially in the first case. The thickest rods are used in the bottom sticks. The stakes are thinner than sticks and the waling rods are usually thinner than stakes. Weavers in the siding will be thinner than walers and usually of medium material.