Wicker: A Timeless Weaving Technique
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 known to history, dating as far back as 5,000 years ago. Wicker is traditionally made of material of plant origin, such as willow, rattan, reed, and bamboo, though the term also applies to products woven from synthetic fibers. The primary material used for indoor furniture is rattan, which is one of the oldest natural materials used to make furniture. Wicker is considered a timeless weaving technique which can create a wide range of durable homewares products for indoor and outdoor spaces. Wicker is a style of weave, whereas rattan is a material, and the two terms are often confused. Wicker furniture can be made from any natural or man-made material that is pliable and durable enough to be woven into furniture, ranging from vinyl to rattan, bamboo, reed, and willow.
