Originally made of wicker, similar structures have been used in engineering and landscape design from early times for their ability to withstand lateral forces.
But these foreign products are coming in first class, non-returnable wicker and wooden containers.
We are still giving cane and wicker baskets a preference of half the rate.
Previously, to be exempt or to have a reduced rate of tax, a cane or wicker basket had to be wholly of cane or wicker.
They will see that it exempts shopping baskets of cane or wicker, not being baskets that are fitted with lids.
That has been done for 250 years and wicker is still eminently suitable.
The two most traditional crafts of the area are baskets and furniture made from wood, wicker, rattan and other materials.
The bowl rests in an upright frame traditionally made of rattan, but also sometimes made of sturdy wicker or wood.
