Garden Wicker Chair

Natural wicker is made from a variety of vines, grasses, and plants. Wicker furniture is sometimes referred to as rattan furniture, but wicker and rattan are not the same things technically. The rattan plant is a commonly used material for wicker furniture.Wicker is traditionally made of material of plant origin, such as willow, rattan, reed, and bamboo, but synthetic fibers are now also used. Wicker is light yet sturdy, making it suitable for items that will be moved often like porch and patio furniture.Wicker, a natural material traditionally made from woven branches or reeds, is used for making baskets and lightweight furniture, like the wicker chairs on your patio. Your wicker laundry hamper may be made of rattan, a flexible, woody stem, or bamboo, a sturdy grass.