wicker-work

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Crate, krāt, n. a wicker-work case for packing crockery in, or for carrying fruit.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

Instead, the versatile Joseph, as if to keep up his character for versatility, has taken to a new calling altogether—that of basket-making, with the construction of bird-cages, and other kinds of wicker-work.

From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne

“It strikes me,” said Geoffrey, “the demon that led you astray dwelt in a stone jar, with a wicker-work casing.”

From Greene Ferne Farm by Jefferies, Richard

The Ainu of Piratori wear Japanese hats of wicker-work; and others, especially women, tie round their head a Japanese towel—a fashion, as we have seen, also adopted from the Japanese.

From Alone with the Hairy Ainu or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands. by Landor, A. H. Savage

Sciath, sī′ath, n. an oblong shield of wicker-work formerly used in Ireland.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various