A basket is a container which is traditionally constructed from stiff fibres, often made of willow. (External Link). The top is either left open or the basket may be fitted with a lid. The plant life available in a region affects the choice of material, which in turn influences the weaving technique. Rattan and other members of the Arecaceae or palm tree family, the thin grasses of temperate regions, and broad-leaved tropical bromeliads each require a different method of twisting and braiding t… (More on Basket)