WICKER BASKETS
Wicker baskets have been traditionally used for the collection of mushrooms, mushrooms, boletus, etc. , and are a natural fiber ideal for the care and transport of mushrooms. Light, resistant and handmade, when intertwined, it allows air to pass through the middle, allowing the perfect aeration for the mushrooms.
In the House of Mushrooms we always think of you, that is why we have selected the most appropriate wicker baskets for mushrooms for the collection of all types of mushrooms: marzuelos, morels, chanterelles, chanterelles, boletus... and best of all: you can find models of wicker mushroom baskets from the best national artisans!
In addition, we have the most traditional models (mushroom basket or niscalera basket) in different sizes. Many of these mushroom baskets are made with various types of wicker, and even varnished or purely natural. We also have wicker baskets for children, so if you are thinking of buying a wicker basket, you can find the one that best suits your collecting pace and style: from cheap wicker baskets to more elaborate basketry models.
Handmade wicker basketry to find the best mushrooms
If you are thinking of giving a basket to a mycology and mushroom enthusiast, you will surely find it in our selection of baskets!
On how to choose a basket for foraging mushrooms, it is important to know that, together with chestnut baskets , wicker baskets are one of the best choices for transporting boletus, chanterelles and other mushrooms. And keep in mind that you will also find wicker baskets with lids !
Why are mushrooms transported in baskets?
It is very simple. The baskets, besides being a breathable container, allow the dispersion of the spores, which act as the seeds of the mushrooms, while we transport them, we are helping to sow mushrooms in the bush and contributing to their reproduction. Moreover, thanks to its shape and hardness, you will not only protect the collected mushrooms, but you can also use it as a walking stick or even to move the branches out of the way.
In our blog we did a post talking precisely about this: To the mountain with a wicker basket
There are different types of wicker: buff, natural, white, black... but the technique for making a wicker basket is similar. The wicker is woven together to create a strong weave. A good wicker basket (in addition to allowing the mushrooms to breathe) is strong enough to be used as a support. For this reason, it is very important to always use top quality wicker.
And who said that a wicker basket for collecting mushrooms has no other use?
Quite the contrary! Give it a second life and use it as a picnic basket, shopping basket or decoration. The wicker artisans we work with are in charge of creating a traditional basketry of great quality and durability for you to enjoy great mycological experiences.
Within the range of wicker baskets of La Casa de las Setas, you can find small wicker baskets, large wicker baskets, medium or professional size baskets with different shapes: from short handle wicker baskets to reinforced wicker baskets or with square and rectangular shape. Without a doubt, all the options you need to find the handcrafted basket that best suits your needs!
If you are also wondering about the prices of wicker baskets for mushrooms , in our basketry section you will find cheap wicker baskets and other more elaborate baskets, woven with various types of wicker . You wont find a selection of wicker baskets like this, guaranteed!
The importance of wicker baskets in the mycological world
This ancient material, as well as being environmentally friendly, grows naturally in many areas. Therefore, for a long time it has been used to manufacture different elements: wicker trunks, wicker trays, furniture and armchairs, agricultural implements and, above all, baskets.
In pre-industrial times, this type of basket was a common element for transporting any object, food, fruit and even firewood. The later use that has been given to transport mushrooms has been more sudden, although there is no doubt that it is the best material to fulfill the objective: to transport mushrooms.
The advantages of wicker
It is a light, breathable and ductile material, has good resistance, and a more than acceptable durability. In addition, it is not easily attacked by insects, so wicker elements are well preserved over time. And despite the fact that there are fewer and fewer wicker artisans left, this craft has been one of the most demanded for decades, there was no town that did not have its own artisans.
For the manufacture of wicker baskets for mushrooms different types of wicker are used: buff, white, natural, green, unpeeled...each of them provides different characteristics in terms of firmness, color or lightness, but all the mushroom baskets made with wicker have the necessary qualities of any basket: lightness, resistance, breathability and good capacity.
And although wicker is the main material for making baskets , the great tradition of basketry has meant that, in each place, those materials that grow in a native way are used, so that we can also find chestnut baskets, cane baskets, esparto baskets, rattan, jute and a long list of natural fabrics.
If we reflect on the work that goes into making a wicker basket and on its price, we will come to the conclusion that buying a wicker basket is a good investment. Because the truth is that it takes many hours to create a basket. With your purchase, we will not only be valuing the work, dedication and effort of the wicker artisans, but we will also be helping to maintain old trades and to revitalize rural areas.
If you need any special basket, shape or size, just contact us. In the House of Mushrooms we will be happy to help you find that perfect wicker basket to fill it with boletus or perrechicos!
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