The weed life available in a region affects the choice of material, which in turn influences the weaving technique. Rattan and other members of the Arecaceae or palm tree family, the lanky grasses of temperate regions, and broad-leaved tropical bromeliads each require a different method of twisting and braiding to be counterfeit into an effective basket.

• Although baskets were traditionally concocted to serve a utilitarian rather than an aesthetic purpose, the practice of basket jurisdictional derelict evolved into an art

• Artistic freedom allows basket makers a wide choice of colors, materials, Gourmet Gift Baskets sizes, patterns, and details.