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Wicker Garden Furniture
By admin | November 9, 2007
Wicker has always been an important textile for furniture throughout history. Plant fibers were used in the production of woven wicker furniture by the ancient Egyptians. Wicker has been a textile of choice for durability, and resilient garden furniture for many years. Today, wicker furniture remains very popular for home and garden furniture.
Wicker simply means a weaving process. Wicker furniture can be made from different types of materials such as rattan wicker, cane wicker, bamboo wicker and much more.
Wicker is a fabulous choice for outdoor furniture. Although it is perfectly suitable for indoor use, the natural look does tend to remind you more of an outdoor environment. They are best on a sunny day, placed under a shady tree with a glass of wine or a cup of tea and just sitting back to relax or reading a book.
Nothing is more comforting than, after a long day at work, coming home and relaxing on your comfortable wicker garden furniture. But the beauty of wicker garden furniture goes far beyond its comfort. There are a number of advantages to having wicker furniture. It is highly resilient to wind and rain and it is exceptionally good in the hot weather. This is due to wicker having gaps between the twigs, which allows the air to move through, keeping it cooler than an ordinary piece of garden furniture. Wicker is widely used in hot climates. Southern China, for example, is one of the traditional markets for wicker. It is also very easy to maintain. It can simply be wiped down with a wet cloth, and it will look as fresh and new as the day it was purchased. It is also lightweight and portable, which means that you can move it out of the wind and rain if desired, even though it is not necessary because it is so resilient.Â
Wicker furniture is also convenient for those families with small children, due to low maintenance and easy cleaning. Wicker garden furniture comes in a wide range of choices including chairs and sofas (fixed or swing), tables (large and small), chaise lounges, just to name a few, while being durable and beautiful.Â
As stated before, wicker furniture is very easy to maintain, using either a vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth. It is also available in different colors. But, if for some reason you cannot find the color that you desire, then wicker can be easily painted. If your wicker is covered with a varnish, then it is necessary to prime the wicker before painting it in order for the paint to adhere to it. Wicker can also be sanded, but it is necessary to do this gently, so as not to damage the wicker. It is also possible to repaint or varnish your wicker if you see that it is cracking or splitting.
There are also a wide range of cushions and accessories for wicker furniture available. So whatever you decide on, be sure to enter the world of wicker, it really is worth it.
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