
First things first: Apparently, we’ve been doing wicker all wrong. “Wicker,” ESSE Purse Museum tells us in the press release accompanying its forthcoming exhibit, is not actually the material, but the weaving process itself.
Works of wicker are “traditionally made from natural materials, including vines, branches, reeds, grasses, and other plants. For centuries, humans have been using this versatile craft to weave functionality into fashion,” the release states. The museum is highlighting the art form with a portion of owner Anita Davis’ collection.
The exhibit opens on Tue., June 21 and runs through Sun., September 25. Museum hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun, Tue., and Wed.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thu.- Sat. Regular admission is $10, and student, senior (60+), and military admission is $8.