Wicker Storage Baskets

Wicker baskets and furniture dating back as far as the iron age and ancient Egypt were made soley from natural fibres, namely rattan cane, willow, reed and bamboo. But modern wicker ware can be made from both natural fibres or synthetic materials such as plastic. Wicker is very practical and popular because its aesthetically pleasing, strong and druable, and is also very light compared to mainy other materials. While natural wicker made from materials such as rattan vine is unbeaten for beauty, it tends not to be so durable long-term as modern synthetic materials, namely plastic and resin, which tend to fair better against the elements and so have become popular alternatives for outdoor use.