Rattan Basket
Balinese Rattan Baskets
Rattan: a versatile natural resource
THErattanis a natural and sustainable material that is used in the manufacture offurnitureAnddecorative accessoriesfor centuries. This climbing plant belonging to the palm family is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. InIndonesia,rattanis a very important natural resource and its cultivation and harvesting are essential for the local economy.
The history of the discovery of rattan dates back to colonial times, when European merchants began to import this plant to Europe. Rattan quickly gained popularity due to its lightness, flexibility and resistance to moisture. Over the years, theartisansEuropeans began experimenting with new weaving and manufacturing techniques to createfurnitureandrattan decorative items.
Today, the cultivation and harvesting of rattan is common practice in Indonesia, where the plant grows abundantly in tropical forests. Indonesian farmers grow rattan sustainably, using traditional farming practices to ensure plant and soil health. Rattan harvesting is usually done by hand, cutting the stems of the plant at the base and transporting them to processing sites.
Once harvested, the rattan is dried and processed to remove the outer bark and reveal the plant's white, flexible core. Artisans then use different weaving and manufacturing techniques to createrattan furniture and decorative accessories. These techniques include weaving, twisting and binding, all of which are designed to maximize the flexibility and durability of this raw material.
The drying and manufacturing processes they use are often very traditional and involve the use of manual techniques to shape therattan in furniture and decorative objects. They use simple tools like knives, scissors and needles to cut, bend and weave the rattan canes. These manual techniques allow artisans to create unique and personalized pieces, achieving shapes and designs that reflect their own creative vision.
Rattan: a versatile natural resource
IRattan is a natural and durable material that is highly prized by decorators around the world today. It allows you to create a wide range of objects,basketstofurniturepassing through thedecorative accessorieswhich can then be found everywhere in trendy boutiques around the world.
THErattan basketsare one of the most commonly crafted items byindonesian artisans. They are available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, ranging from simplerectangular basketAtround basket with lid, through a multitude of shapes, designs andsizestopatternsand tocolorsvaried. THErattan basketscan be used for thestorageof different things, such as clothes,household linen, toys, shoes, umbrellas or evendecoration accessoriesAnd many more. THErattan laundry baskets with lidare particularly appreciated for their practicality and their elegant aesthetics, very far from ourtraditional basketsplastic with often unattractive aesthetics.
THErectangular rattan storage basketsare more intended for the storage and storage of objects of similar shapes such as magazines, books, certain toys and other objects present in the house and that you do not want to see lying around in our living rooms. The interest ofrattan storage basketsis that they are often larger than thelaundry basketsclassics and can be used to store bulkier items while maintaining good ventilation.
THElarge rattan basketsare also prized for their rustic aesthetics and versatile use. Besides their valueurdecorative, They can be used forstore wood logsfor the fireplace, children's toys, cushions for outdoor chairs and a multitude of other objects that will certainly find refuge there to escape the gaze of our guests.
In addition torattan baskets, THEindonesian artisansmanufacture a multitude ofaccessories ofrattan decoration such asrattan framed mirrors, of therattan cushions, of therattan magazine rack, of therattan placemats, rattan suspensions, rattan wall plates etc. These decorative accessories have the advantage of adding a natural and rustic touch to our interiors.
