| If you though that wicker was a natural fiber, you're | | | | and have several advantages over natural fiber. |
| not alone. You're also quite wrong. Wicker refers to | | | | Wicker furniture made from synthetic materials |
| the style of weaving materials around a frame to | | | | comes in a variety of colors. Therefore, you do not |
| make furniture. This technique has been around for a | | | | have to limit yourself to shades of brown. Since the |
| long time. Even the ancient Egyptians used this style | | | | colors are embedded into the material, rough handling |
| to make baskets out of reed and grass. So, wicker is | | | | does not leave scratches or cause the color to peel |
| not a kind of material. However, since weaving | | | | off. The color does not fade even when the |
| requires pliable material, wicker furniture is generally | | | | furniture is exposed to long hours of sunshine. Being |
| made from natural fibers like bamboo and rattan and | | | | synthetic, the material is immune to the attack of |
| over time, wicker became synonymous with natural | | | | parasites. |
| fiber. These days, however, stunning wicker furniture | | | | Wicker furniture is lightweight. So, they may be |
| is available in a number of synthetic materials too. | | | | moved around easily. At the same time, they are |
| Wicker has carved a niche for itself because of its | | | | sturdy because of the technique used to weave the |
| distinct style. The interlaced weaving is intricate but | | | | material. Therefore, they can easily support a lot of |
| sturdy. Since wicker lacks rigidity, it requires a sturdy | | | | weight even though they are lightweight. |
| frame for the latticework. Good quality wicker | | | | Since natural wicker furniture is generally placed in the |
| furniture makes use of materials like wood, aluminum | | | | outdoors, it is important to take good care of them |
| or stainless steel. In case of inexpensive furniture, | | | | to ensure long life. You might need to store them |
| rattan frames or bamboo may be used. High grade | | | | away during the rains or during intense heat. |
| wicker furniture is generally made from treated wood | | | | Synthetic materials do not need much maintenance. |
| and rattan. | | | | They may simply be wiped clean. In case of heavy |
| Generally, wicker furniture is made from natural | | | | stains or dirt, they may even be washed. |
| materials. However, materials like rattan and wood | | | | The cost factor also adds to the appeal of this |
| may rot or decay. Natural material is exposed to the | | | | furniture. Wicker costs less than most other kinds of |
| attack of parasites like termites. Therefore, | | | | outdoor furniture and there is absolutely no |
| untreated natural material does not last long. By using | | | | compromise in the look or elegance of the furniture. |
| synthetic materials like metal wires and frames like | | | | The only disadvantage of wicker furniture is that |
| plastic, steel, wrought iron and aluminum, you can | | | | they are prone to attracting dust in the tiny nooks |
| ensure that your furniture lasts for an eternity while | | | | and crevices between the layers. However, since it is |
| maintaining the natural good looks of wicker. | | | | easy to wash off the dust, this is easily taken care |
| Synthetic fibers may be made from hydrocarbons | | | | of. |