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the ancient art of weaving rigid plants into curves that refuse to break
older than potteryBaskets predate ceramics by thousands of years
war machineRoman shields and chariots used woven wicker frames
survives floodsEgyptian wicker baskets found intact after millennia
not a materialWicker is a technique, not a plant
flying highHot air balloon gondolas stay wicker for flex and lightness