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The rods used for basketry are cut every year. The length of the rods varies from 0.60m to 3m which are used for different
parts of the basket. They are cut during the winter months but can not be used immediately as the shrink as they dry.
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They will loose about half their original weight during this process. |
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Rods are stored in winter...
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Before using them to make a basket they must be soaked again in cold water to make them pliable.
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The length of soaking time varies according to the variety and the thickness of the willow.
About 10 days for Golden willow and 3 weeks for Belgium Red. If the weather is humid they will keep in workable
condition for about 8 to 10 days.
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...and after that put in the water
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Pictures Jan-Jun '02
Pictures Jul-Dec'02
Diashow 2000
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