Baskets

thumb|right|On the left side are live fowl baskets. Directly to the right are flat baskets used for selling shrimp and small fish in Haikou City, [[Hainan Province, People's Republic of China.]]A basket is a container that is traditionally constructed from stiff fibers, and can be made from a range of materials, including wood splints, runners, and cane. While most baskets are made from plant materials, other materials such as horsehair, baleen, or metal wire can be used. Baskets are generally woven by hand. Some baskets are fitted with a lid, while others are left open on top.

thumb|275px|Food blessing in the 19th century, by Michał Elwiro Andriolli Święconka (), meaning "the blessing of the Easter baskets", is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions on Holy Saturday during Easter. With roots dating back to the early history of Poland, it is also observed by expatriate and their descendants Poles in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden and other Polish communities in the world.

thumb|right|300px|East frieze of the Parthenon from the so-called Ergastinai ( "weavers") section, possibly depicting the kanephoroi handing the kanoun to the male figure on the extreme left. Louvre, MR825.

Traditional basket used at Easter to hold foods forbidden during lent which are blessed by a priest..In modern times, also describes an entirely different usage, to collect Easter eggs, Easter cake, chocolate and toys depending on culture

covered baskets for carrying food and utensils

Pre-Ancestral Puebloan period