Nature that inspires! Take a look at these almost masterfully artistic willow leaves, whose filigree branched structures have been made visible through a special process. The leaves of the willow, also known botanically as salix, have been dried and preserved to reveal the fascinating leaf skeleton. The resulting airy, light look is reminiscent of veils, so that the leaves are also called veil leaves. Especially in dry floristry, the skeleton leaves are hard to imagine and are often used to decorate arrangements in a particularly sophisticated way.

But there are also many possible uses for the willow leaves for DIY hobbyists, which come up here in a restrained color combination of gray and turquoise. Create an airy garland, for example, by attaching the willow leaves to a thin cotton thread and turn a simple wall into a real eye-catcher. The skeletonized leaves also give greeting cards a special look.