Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Wicker Picnic Baskets Represent Style

By Lance Buschman


Wicker picnic baskets are the most famous and widely used ones. They can be found on occasions such as Christmas holidays, park gatherings and in some cases even being used as a fashion accessory for a bike. The cause behind this fact can be found in the uniqueness they possess. As opposed to plastic, these have to be handmade.

The general population has always been attracted to a vintage picnic basket which is handmade, because people are more likely to appreciate a product made by a person and not a machine. Due to the material used and the handwork done, they are not a cheap looking product, unlike the plastic ones. A big difference maker is the fact that these producers guarantee a long lasting product.

Christmas holidays are devoted to the closest people a person has. It is a celebration that unites people from different sides of the world. One thing especially helps to connect most families together is the tradition of exchanging wine picnic baskets. This act has been around for years and it is a sign of goodwill and love to your most precious family and friends. This is a symbol of all the feelings and atmosphere of Christmas.

Outings for picnicking are an outdoors activity for groups of people with a love for food. No picnic can exist without one essential part and this is the basket, which is usually full of delicious food and drinks. All the elements need to come together for any group of people to really have a nice time.

In specific countries, these are thought to be an accessory that indicates style and even opulence. A classic example is the Netherlands, where this type of basket provides the local bikes with a special and pricey look. In some places, people embellish the baskets in order to ensure the uniqueness of the bicycles they are riding.

Similar connections to the basket can be found in young children's minds. This is done with the help of fairytales and legends. A well known example is the story of the Red Riding Hood, which reminds people of the gifts given to a loved one, full with delicious dishes and blossoming flowers inside.

People pass by different items during their daily routine and hardly stop and think about them. Wicker picnic baskets are an item of that sort. The name itself causes a diversity of reactions, but for every person the emotion and meaning behind that are different. For most, they are a symbol of great times in the beautiful outdoors.




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