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The lead time varies with the the size of the order, the
number of items, where these items are made, and what
kind of material.
The most ideal case is that you ordered one full
container of only one item. We can nomally ship out this item in
60 days with the exception of unpeeled willow. If this item
happens to be made of bamboo, or metal wire, we can sometimes
ship out in 45 days.
If you are ordering a few items, say up to 8, all made in the
same material except unpeeled willow in one container,
we can ship the whole order out in 60 days.
If you are ordering many items, and in many materials,
we may not be able to ship your order out until 120 days.
Unpeeled Willow
Unpeeled willow baskets have always been attractive, but
hard to get. The following paragraphs explain the probblems
and ways to solve them. When you are done reading, you will become
an expert in unpeeled willow.
The bark of the willow changes through the year. In the Spring and Summer,
it becomes loose to allow the plant to grow. In the Fall, it grows tight
so the plant can weather through the severeWinter.
So if the willow is cut in the Spring or Summer, its bark is loose and
flakey. It is not usefuly to make unpeeled willow. Only the willow what
is is cut in the late Fall can be used for unpeeled willow baskets.
However, the freshly cut willow can not be used for baskets right away.
It has to be slowly dried and cured. Otherwise, the water inside will sip
out and cause the baskets grow mildew. This curing process takes about
a couple of months, usually from January to February.
By the end of March, if nobody has ordered the unpeeled willow baskets,
farmers in China will peeled off the skin of the willow. Otherwise, the
willow will become viable unless it is cooked. In this case, the willow
sticks can only be used for unpeeled willow baskets. Since most orders
they receive are regular white willow, farmers will not keep unpeeled willow.
When you want a goo job done in unpeeled willow, you have to place your
order from January to March, wait for delivery from March to August.
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