1-1/2mm Flat Basket Reed: Use this very thin reed strip material for creating lightweight wicker storage baskets, woven wall decor, or embellishing tabasco baskets . Our basket making reed is composed of peeled inner rattan core. This natural wicker material can be painted or stained any way you choose. The package contains one pound round reed coil of rattan weaving material. One pound coil of basket weaving reed is about 1600 feet. Wicker reed is commonly used in basketry and wicker weaving. Rattan has wide applications in basket weaving and furniture crafting projects that include chairs, tables, sofas, lamps, and others. Round reed is one of the most commonly used weaving material for DIY basket weaving. Our wicker supplies can also be used for chair caning and to serve antique furniture restoration needs.