Wicker Basket

Wicker

Wicker is a method of weaving used to make products such as furniture and baskets, as well as a descriptor to classify such products. It is the oldest furniture-making method, dating as far back as c. 3000 BC. Wicker was first documented in ancient Egypt, then having been made from pliable plant material, but in modern times it is made from any pliable, easily woven material. The word wicker or "wisker" is believed to be of Scandinavian origin: vika, which means "to fold" in Swedish. Wicker is traditionally made of plant-based material, such as willow, rattan, reed, and bamboo, though the term also applies to products woven from synthetic fibers. Wicker is light yet sturdy, making it suitable for items that will be moved often like porch and patio furniture. Rushwork and wickerwork are terms used in England. A typical braiding pattern is called Wiener Geflecht, Viennese braiding, as it was invented in 18th century Vienna and later most prominently used with the Thonet coffeehouse chair.

Basket

A basket is a container that is traditionally constructed from stiff fibers, and can be made from a range of materials, including wood splints, runners, and cane. While most baskets are made from plant materials, other materials such as horsehair, baleen, or metal wire can be used. Baskets are generally woven by hand. Some baskets are fitted with a lid, while others are left open on top.

wicker

Noun

1. A flexible branch or twig of a plant such as willow, used in weaving baskets and furniture.
2. Wickerwork.

Adjective

1. Made of wickerwork.

basket

Noun

1. A lightweight woven container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
2. A bed for a cat.

Verb

1. To place in a basket or baskets.
2. To cross-collateralize the royalty advances for multiple works so that the creator is not paid until all of those works have achieved a certain level of success.