What is a Wicker Basket?
A wicker basket is a basket which has been woven from a stiff fiber such as plastic, twisted paper fiber, willow branches, canes, or reeds. The term “wicker” refers to any sort of end-product achieved by weaving various fibers together, and a number of wicker products can be seen on the market, ranging from chairs to storage baskets. Wicker baskets come in an array of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles, and they are often available from home supply stores, antique stores, and stores which specialize in décor. The practice of making wicker baskets appears to be ancient, with wicker being one of the earliest art forms practiced by humans. Remains of ancient woven baskets have been found in places like Egypt, North America, and Pompeii, displaying a wide variety of weaving techniques and styles. In the modern era, well-maintained antique wicker is quite a collector’s item, with baskets over 100 years old fetching high prices at stores and auctions. To construct a wicker basket, the basket
