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The sculptures were woven from willow withies at Martin’s workshop in Devon, where he created the work in sections.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2023

Finally, we came upon this man's workshop, and the withies were fabulous.

From Time Magazine Archive

I would make a raft, for the withies would enable me to fasten it together.

From Dick Onslow Among the Redskins by Soper, George

A kerne was caught carrying a bundle of withies on the outskirts of the English camp.

From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)

In the high trees slumbering creatures; in the hedgerows, in the bushes, and the withies birds with feathers puffed out, slumbering; in the banks, under the very ground, dormant animals.

From The Amateur Poacher by Jefferies, Richard