Everything about Wickerwork totally explained
Wicker is hard woven
fiber formed into a useful object. Wicker is usually used for
baskets or
furniture. Wicker is made of material of
plant origin, but nowadays
plastic fibers are also used.
Materials used can be any part of a plant, such as the cores or canes of
rattan stalks, or the whole thickness, as with
willow switches. Other popular materials include
reed and
bamboo.
Often a frame is made of stiffer materials, after which more pliant material is used to fill in the frame. Wicker is light yet sturdy, making it suitable for furniture that will be moved often. It is often used for porch and patio furniture.
Wicker furniture has been documented as far back as ancient Egypt
(External Link
), and wicker baskets have been found in
Pompeii (External Link). It has been proposed that the extensive use of wicker objects in the
Iron Age had an influence on the development of the patterns used in
Celtic art. In recent times, its aesthetic was influenced heavily by the
Arts and Crafts movement at the turn of the 20th century.
The oldest and most prominent North American manufacturer was Heywood-Wakefield in
Gardner, Massachusetts. Antique wicker products are highly sought after by collectors.
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