Wicker baskets are an integral part of Polish culture, among others found on almost every Easter table in the country. And there is a reason for that, as wickerwork is one of the oldest Polish recognised handicraft forms, with local artisans practicing it in an organised way since the 19th century at least.
With such a local history, in December 2025 Polish basketry traditions were added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, becoming the country's seventh tradition upon which such an honour has been bestowed.
Despite these deep roots, however - in the second part of the 20th century, basketmaking in Poland was increasingly becoming a passion or a hobby rather than a profitable profession.
This trend is beginning to reverse in recent years, though - thanks to growing exports and the local artisans' use of e-commerce platforms to reach new clientele, domestically and abroad.
So, does the Polish art of wickerwork have a bright future in its cards? Marcin Matuszewski decided to find out in his audio report - available for listening in our player above.
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Source: Newseria.pl