Wicker is a technique for making products woven from any one of a variety of cane-like materials, a generic name for the materials used in such manufacture, and a term for the items so produced. The word wicker is believed to be of Scandinavian origin: vika which means to bend in Swedish, and vikker meaning willow. Wicker is traditionally made of material of plant origin, such as
rattan,
willow,
reed, and
bamboo, but
synthetic fibers are now also used. Wicker is light yet sturdy, making it suitable for items that will be moved often like
porch and
patiofurniture.
[2] Rushwork and wickerwork are terms used in
England.
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