Wicker is a material made of plant stalks, branches or shoots formed by a kind of
weaving into a rigid material, most often used for
baskets or
furniture. Wicker is traditionally made of material of
plant origin, but
plastic fibers are now also used. Wicker is light yet sturdy, making it suitable for furniture that will be moved often like
porch and
patio furniture. A variety of plants are used, from reeds, grasses (including
bamboo), creepers such as
rattan, and thin tree branches, especially
willow.
Rushwork and wickerwork are terms used in
England.