Wickerwork: meaning, definitions and examples
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wickerwork
[ ˈwɪkəˌwɜːrk ]
handmade crafts
Wickerwork refers to items made from woven twigs or branches, typically used for baskets, furniture, or decorative objects. The technique of weaving natural materials like willow, rattan, or bamboo is commonly used in wickerwork.
Synonyms
basketry, rattan work, woven crafts
Examples of usage
- Wickerwork baskets are popular for storing fruits and vegetables.
- The wickerwork chair on the porch adds a rustic charm to the outdoor space.
Translations
Translations of the word "wickerwork" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trabalho de vime
🇮🇳 बेंत का काम
🇩🇪 Flechtwerk
🇮🇩 anyaman
🇺🇦 плести з лози
🇵🇱 wiklinarstwo
🇯🇵 籐細工 (とうざいく)
🇫🇷 vannerie
🇪🇸 mimbre
🇹🇷 hasır işi
🇰🇷 고리 세공 (gori segong)
🇸🇦 أعمال الخوص (a'mal alkhaws)
🇨🇿 proutěné výrobky
🇸🇰 prútené výrobky
🇨🇳 编织物 (biān zhī wù)
🇸🇮 pletenje iz vrbovega protja
🇮🇸 körfugerð
🇰🇿 өрмек тоқу
🇬🇪 რაქსის დამზადება (rak'sis damzadeba)
🇦🇿 səbət toxuma
🇲🇽 mimbre
Etymology
The term 'wickerwork' originates from the Middle English word 'wikir', which means pliant twigs. Wickerwork has a long history dating back to ancient Egypt and has been used by various cultures around the world for centuries in crafting practical and decorative items.