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A wicker basket makes an excellent decorative addition to your home or cottage. Not merely for "looks" either, these baskets have some of practical uses too. No home is complete without the unique blend of practicality and charm that can 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 such as oak, ash, willow, cane and reed. Typically the solid or reed woven base was laid down first, then, the vertical staves were added being a support frame. The circumference, or sides, of the basket were then woven in a 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 included if desired.

white wicker baskets - There are lots of uses for a wicker basket; as much uses as there are styles and sizes. They make excellent sheaths for potted plants. Often when purchasing a potted plant, the pot will be 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 the deck or patio.

No picnic outing is finished without the traditional picnic basket. I'm talking about the large rounded basket with to big loop handle that all of us are familiar with. The basket is the thing that brings the charm for the picnic outing. This basket is the thing that comes to mind when we imagine a romantic picnic for 2, spread out upon a red and white checkered blanket, in the park or meadow.

small wicker baskets - Interior uses of wicker baskets are numerous, and the sky is the limit for what you can come up with. A little wicker basket about the bathroom to hold soaps, a large basket on the bathroom floor holding neatly folded bathroom towels. A large basket inside the spare bedroom holding extra blankets and bedding. What about a basket in the corner of the family area holding books and magazines? A fruit basket since the centerpiece for your dining table... or on the counter, holding spices, condiments or teas.

There's no reason to get sick and tired of these baskets or run out of uses. These come in all shapes and sizes and may be purchased cheaply at any department or specialty store. If you want to change the look of your basket, or better match the decor of your particular setting, simply spray paint the basket any color you decide on. The sky is the limit... have fun and enjoy!