Island Willow Swallow

Willow Swallow - Island Willow

Willow is a fast-growing, sustainable material due to its carbon sequestration,  making it a carbon sink. 

When kept dry, willow vessels will last a lifetime, but are completely biodegradable when returned to the earth.

There is zero carbon footprint for the willow used by Island Willow, as the 20 different varieties are all grown on-site in Lady’s Island. The catkins that flower on willow in February and March are an early food source for bees. 

Trish harvests the willow entirely by hand, using secateurs and sorts the rods manually, depending on the colour, shape and size.

We are 2 basket makers and willow growers based in South East Wexford trained with a member of the Irish Professional Basket Makers.

We grow approximately 20 varieties of willow.  Our products are made from our own organically grown willow.

The Willow is soaked in water prior to it being worked with.  There is nothing artificial used on any of our products.

Purchase and Reserve:

Pick up from the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun (D09 HK58) 

Shipping:

Shipping is available on this item if you email ecostore@rediscoverycentre.ie