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This city is known as a centre of wickerwork and basketwork tradition. The origins of the wicker handicraft date back to the mid-19th century. Then, upon the initiative of an Austrian Count, the wicker industry flourished. The local population was even sent to Vienna to study at braiding schools. In the pre-war period, wickerwork was undertaken in the Rudnik area by about 10,000 people.

Currently, the city is home to dozens of companies engaged in producing wicker items. The work of local basketwork artisans has been admired at festivals around the world, including the EXPO in Japan. In late May and early June, events are organised connected with the promotion of traditional wicker. At this time, you can observe wicker-weaving skills and acquire interesting statues and furniture. In 2007, a Basketry Centre was founded in Rudnik. It is worth visiting the building, which has a Chamber of Tradition and rooms with displays of wicker products. The permanent exhibition of works of art from wicker shows the quintessential traditions cultivated in Rudnik nad Sanem.