basketware

Plaited storage goods

Basketware is items made by weaving flexible materials—typically reeds, willow, rattan, or bamboo—into containers and other objects.

The term covers baskets themselves along with related woven goods like hampers, trays, and decorative pieces: The shop specialized in basketware and other handcrafted items.

materials

rattan

Tropical palm for weaving

willow · reed · palm · seagrass · raffia · straw · splint · rush · vine · osier

techniques

weaving

Interlacing strands into fabric

braiding · interlacing · splicing · knotting · ribbing · staking · upsetting · slewing · pairing · wrapping

containers

hamper

Obstruct or clothes basket

trug

artisan

craftsmanship

Skill in making objects

tradition · skill · apprentice · master · handicraft · maker · studio · bespoke · custom-made · handwoven

decorative

centerpiece

Decorative table focal point

vase · planter · tray · lampshade · sculptural · ornamental · home decor · table setting · dried flowers · rustic

functional

storage

Space for keeping goods

carrying · sorting · display · serving · laundry · foraging · fishing · agricultural · winnowing · sifting

Opposites
construction method

basketwaremolded plastic

Synthetic material formed by shaping

blown glass · pottery · ceramics · stonework · metalwork

material rigidity

basketwaremetalware

Objects made from metal

glassware · stoneware · ironware · brassware · silverware

Family

basket, ware, baskets, basketry, basketwork, wares, warehouse, warehoused, warehousing

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G