Wicker furniture is a type of furniture, made up of a hard, woven, fiber. This fiber has traditionally originated from plant material, but plastics have replaced most of these traditional practices. Taking care of wicker furniture has become easier as a result, but the delicate plastic wicker sets still need special care in most cases.
Wicker has gone back to the ancient times of Egypt, and has since been a very popular material to craft many types of items. Furniture such as chairs, tables, and couches has all been very popular among wicker items. The interesting part about wicker is that it is very resilient and strong despite its appearance of being otherwise. In fact, the material is used in applications such as hot air balloon rides where strength is needed as a material when carrying passengers hundreds of feet off the ground.
When wicker is made of plant material, it is usually treated to withstand weather such as rain. The plastic version of wicker furniture also sees a good protection from rain making wicker furniture ideal for outdoor and patio life. Although wicker furniture can withstand the element of water, surviving hail can be another story completely depending on the severity. Wicker is also flammable in most cases, so wicker furniture should not be placed near fireplaces or near bonfires. Protecting wicker furniture from the elements usually isn't a problem, however, and outside life is usually ideal for the type of furniture.
