Willow

Pressed Irish Willow Catkins - finely detailed photographs of real willow catkins, carefully gathered, pressed, and arranged before being photographed and printed on archival fine-art paper.

Few signs of spring are as enchanting as the soft catkins of the willow. Appearing before the leaves, their silvery-grey buds catch the light like tiny brushes of velvet, carried on slender brown stems that seem both delicate and full of life. They are one of the earliest signs that winter is loosening its grip, bringing with them a quiet sense of renewal.

In Irish tradition, willow branches have long been linked with healing, water, and protection. Brought indoors in springtime, they marked new beginnings and were often passed to travellers for good luck. Pressed and photographed here in fine detail, this piece honours both their natural elegance and the long traditions that surround them.

Framed in oak or unframed, it’s a timeless piece of Irish nature for your home or as a meaningful gift.

Details

• Pressed flower artwork, reproduced as fine-art giclée prints

• Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm cotton paper

• Available sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1

• Limited Editions: A2 & A1 (100 prints, numbered with certificate)

• Choice of solid oak frame or unframed

Print & Production

Each piece begins with leaves and flowers carefully gathered and hand-pressed over several weeks. Once dried, they are arranged into botanical artworks and photographed, before being reproduced as fine-art prints.

Sustainability

Printed in partnership with one of Europe’s leading fine-art print labs, using a certified carbon-neutral process. Any unavoidable emissions from printing and delivery are fully offset through accredited climate projects.

Sizes

• A4 – 21 × 30 cm / 8.3 × 11.7"

• A3 – 30 × 42 cm / 11.7 × 16.5"

• A2 – 42 × 59 cm / 16.5 × 23.4" (Limited Edition of 100)

• A1 – 59 × 84 cm / 23.4 × 33.1" (Limited Edition of 100)

Delivery

• Made to order, dispatched within 2–5 business days

• UK, Ireland & International shipping calculated at checkout