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A wicker basket makes an excellent decorative addition to your home or cottage. Not only for "looks" either, these baskets have numerous practical uses also. No home is complete without the unique blend of practicality and charm that will only be offered by wicker baskets.

Wicker baskets have history! Rediscovering the reassurance of thousands of years BC, these baskets were woven from pliable and fibrous plant materials for example oak, ash, willow, cane and reed. Typically whether solid or reed woven base was laid down first, then, the vertical staves were added like a support frame. The circumference, or sides, from the basket were then woven in an over-under pattern to complete the basket. Different weave placements or materials could possibly be used to create different patterns or finishes. A lid or handle could then be added in if desired.

white wicker baskets - There are lots of uses for a wicker basket; as much uses as there are sizes and styles. They make excellent sheaths for plants. Often when purchasing a potted plant, the pot is the least attractive part. Simply placing the whole pot and plant in an appropriately sized wicker basket, will turn it into a work of art. This will bring style and warmth to any deck or patio.

No picnic outing is complete without the traditional picnic basket. I'm talking about the large rounded basket with to big loop handle that we're all familiar with. The basket is exactly what brings the charm towards the picnic outing. This basket is exactly what comes to mind when we imagine a romantic picnic for two, spread out upon a red and white checkered blanket, around the block or meadow.

small wicker baskets - Interior uses of wicker baskets are numerous, and the sky is the limit for which you can come up with. A little wicker basket around the bathroom to hold soaps, a large basket on the bathroom floor holding neatly folded bath towels. A large basket in the spare bedroom holding extra blankets and bedding. How about a basket in the corner of the living room holding books and magazines? A fruit basket as the centerpiece for your kitchen table... or on the counter, holding spices, condiments or teas.

There isn't any reason to get sick and tired of these baskets or run out of uses. They are available in all shapes and sizes and can be purchased cheaply at any department or specialty store. In order to change the look of your basket, or better match the decor of the particular setting, simply spray paint the basket any color you choose. The sky is the limit... have some fun and enjoy!