Willow weaving art is one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts, which uses willow as the main material and creates various practical and decorative items through weaving, winding, and other techniques. Willow weaving has strict requirements for the use of willow twigs to ensure product quality and aesthetics.

Firstly, the selection of willow twigs is crucial. Willow branches should be selected from healthy, disease-free and pest free willow trees, with straight branches and uniform thickness. This type of willow is not easily broken during the weaving process and is more aesthetically pleasing after forming.

Secondly, the processing of willow twigs cannot be ignored. Before weaving, it is necessary to peel and air dry the willow strips. Peeling is to remove impurities and excess bark from the surface of willow branches, making the woven product smoother and more delicate; Drying is to adjust the humidity of the willow to prevent deformation during the weaving process.

In addition, willow weaving also has specific requirements for the length, width, and thickness of willow branches. Different willow weaving products require different specifications of willow strips, so when selecting willow strips, it is necessary to cut and process them according to the specific product.

Finally, the weaving technique of willow weaving is also crucial. Skilled weavers are able to flexibly apply various weaving techniques to weave willow into various exquisite patterns and shapes. This not only requires artists to have exquisite skills, but also requires a deep understanding of the performance of willows.