NATURAL WEAVING MATERIALS
RATTAN
Rattan is a plant that hangs or climbs palm trees and is origin to the tropical regions of South-East Asia with the majority of world's rattan coming from Indonesian forests. Compared to wood it is an attractive resource as it is easier to harvest and transport and is also growing a lot faster. Especially popular in the furniture production because it is a strong, but at the same time very lightweight and flexible material. With its light golden color it brightens up every environment a gives it a tropical touch.
Rattan can withstand extreme, very high humidity and is naturally resistant to decay and insects. This makes rattan a great material for outdoor furniture and is one of the reasons why it became so popular in the western markets during the last 10 years. The downside of this is forest destruction and conversion which also leads to rapidly decreasing habitant area of rattan. Indonesia and a district in Borneo are the only two places in the world where rattan is harvested from plantations regulated by the government in order to protect it.
BANANA & PANDAN
In Indonesia the banana and pandan plant are growing extensively through all parts of Indonesia. Due to its wide range of applications both plants are ingrained into the Indonesian culture. They play an important role in the Indonesian kitchen as they are used for cooking, wrapping, aromatizing and serving food. In the traditional homebuilding the leaves are commonly used for the construction roofs, fences and as decorative elements. Historically the banana leaves where used as the primary writing surface and had a major influence on the evolution of the language.
Furthermore, the leaves are used for the indigenous craft of weaving which is inherited from the ancestors and is passed on from generation to generation. After harvesting the leaves, they need to be boiled and cleaned from any impurities. The next step is to and strip the leaves into the right width needed for the weaving process before they get boiled and dried for preservation. Now they are ready for the weaving of our beautiful furniture with their characteristic natural touch.
SEAGRASS
If you want to add uniqueness and beauty to your interior or exterior space, seagrass is a excellent option. There are more than 50 different sea plants which are combined under the name seagrass and mainly grow in tropical climates like Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand. Seagrass furniture gained a lot of popularity for replacing solid wood and therefore being very eco-friendly. Furniture made from seagrass are highly functional and very lightweight and easy to maintain. Another advantage of using seagrass for your furniture is its moisture resistance which makes it perfectly suitable for exteriors.
If you are looking for an exotic, tropical touch for your home, seagrass with its airiness will give you the feeling of being in your own beach house. You can also add seagrass furniture to your current style as it works great with metal, wood and glass. With it smooth lines it is a nice contrast to modern contemporary strict lines and will give you a cozy atmosphere.
SYNTHETIC ROPE
Additionally to our natural weaving materials we also offer one special type of synthetic rope. It is an environmentally friendly and recyclable product made from HDPE. This product mimics the beautiful look of the water hyacinth and gives a tropical touch to our furniture. Due to its complete UV resistance, there are no issues with fading colors over time. The unique production process is specially designed and engineered to make it extremely durable and water-resistant. This makes it ideal for outdoor furniture and makes it a very good alternative to our natural resources.