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Rattan

Rattan is the generic name for roughly 600 spieces of vine like tropical plants. Unlike bamboo rattan stems are solid. Rattans have been known to grow up to hondreds of metres long.The various spieces of rattan range from several millimetres up to 10 diameter. The Manille and Malacca are being used as frames for furniture. Big and solid woodlog baskets are made from CL rattan. The smaller branches are used for basket weaving. Rattan weaving material or wicker is made from peeled rattan stands. The remaining core is recuperated to weave, amongst other things, seats.

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