Wicker-work refers to the intricate weaving technique used to create decorative and functional products out of materials like rattan, willow, or bamboo. A few synonyms for wicker-work include basketry, braiding, plaiting, cane-work, and twig-work. Basketry suggests the construction of objects from fine, pliant materials, while braiding and plaiting express the technique of weaving or intertwining strands or strips of material. Cane-work describes the use of split or peeled cane, and twig-work emphasizes the use of small, thin branches or shoots. Each of these terms suggests the skillful and artistic process of creating beautiful and practical objects through weaving and working with natural materials.