Wicker baskets are long-lasting, eco-friendly, and lightweight, and you can use them for everything from laundry to storage. The one thing wicker baskets are not, though, is easy to clean.

I am in possession of two giant wicker picnic baskets, but I don’t think my mother ever used them for a picnic.

I have struggled to find baskets that serve up a similar old-school, handcrafted quality, but if you're into antique baskets ...