Why do balloons use wicker baskets to fly in?

While many materials have been used for balloon baskets, wicker is by far the most popular for several reasons:

As a bonus, it also looks nice and fits the traditional image of ballooning as an old world activity!

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	How many balloons are there?
	What are balloons made of?
	What fuel do hot air balloons use, and where is it carried?
	How long do balloons last?
	How many people fit in a balloon?
	What are the differences between gas and hot air balloons?
	What happens if a bird flys into a balloon?
	Are all hot air balloons alike?
	Can I smoke in or around a hot air balloon?
	Can balloons fly over mountains?
	How do balloons fly?
	How do you steer a balloon?

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