About WillowPost

WillowPost is an independent reference archive focused on traditional wicker weaving and the folk culture of basket-making in Poland. The content draws on ethnographic literature, regional museum records, and documented craft practices from areas historically associated with willow cultivation — particularly the Noteć River valley and the lowland districts of Greater Poland.

What This Archive Covers

The three core areas of documentation are weaving techniques, craft history, and the tools and raw materials used by traditional basket-makers. Each section is written to be usable as a standalone reference rather than an introduction to a broader catalogue.

Willow basketry in Poland occupies a specific place in the history of rural trade. Basket-making villages along the Warta and Noteć rivers supplied markets across Silesia, Pomerania, and the Baltic ports well into the early 20th century. That economic and cultural context shapes how the material here is organised.

Editorial Approach

Entries are written in a descriptive, non-promotional register. Where specific claims are made about technique or history, sources are noted either in the text or through links to relevant museum and ethnographic institution pages. The archive does not sell anything and carries no advertising.

Contact Information

WillowPost is operated by Wiklinowy Dom Sp. z o.o., registered in Poland.

• Email: contact@willowpost.eu
• Phone: +48 61 823 44 10
• Address: ul. Wiklinowa 14, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland
• VAT: PL6182344100
• KRS: 0000912847

Response time is typically two business days for email enquiries.

Last Updated

May 2026