Wicker

Wicker is woven fiber formed into a rigid material, usually used for baskets or furniture. Wicker is often made of material of plant origin, but plastic fibers are also used. Wicker is light yet sturdy, making it suitable for furniture that will be moved often like porch and patio furniture.

wick·er (wk r) 1. A flexible plant branch or twig, as of a willow, used in weaving baskets or furniture. [Middle English wiker, of Scandinavian origin; see weik- 2 in Indo-European roots.] wicker [ˈwɪkə] n adj [from Scandinavian; compare Swedish viker, Danish viger willow, Swedish vika to bend] wick*er (ˈwɪk ər) n.

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Considered one of the quintessential elements of modern outdoor furniture, wicker has a long and interesting history. One of the first natural materials to be used for furniture, it was very popular during the ancient Egyptian civilization as a medium for baskets and chairs.