What is the difference between bamboo and willow basket ?

1. Different concepts

Bamboo basket is made of soft bamboo strips; wicker basket is made of wicker raw materials.

2. Techniques and crafts

Bamboo weaving process can be roughly divided into making bottom, weaving and locking, in the weaving process, mainly to warp and weft weaving; The main techniques of wicker knitting are flat knitting, pattern knitting, rope knitting, bond knitting and edging.

3. Culture and history

Bamboo weaving technology has a long history; Willow weaving did not rise until the later decades of the 20th century.

4, Origin spread

Bamboo weaving is mainly produced in south China, such as Guizhou, Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan, Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang, etc. Willow weaving is mainly produced in the Hanjiang River basin, Huang-Huai-hai region, such as Hubei, Shandong, Henan, Anhui and other places.

5. Process characteristics

Bamboo frame shape is changeable, decorative features, and rich sense of way and rhythm; Willow weaves fully apply the characteristics of tough plants, pay attention to color, texture, the pursuit of nature.

6. Handcrafts

Bamboo can be made into mat, pillow, fan, basket, basket, dustpan, cradle, etc.; Wicker can be made into bags, basket, basket, basket, basket, basket, basket, basket, wicker furniture, etc.

7. Durability

Willow products are different from bamboo, more durable and frigostabile, it`s more suitable for long-term use on the plateau.