Top 5 Popular Types of Rattan Materials Frequently Used To Manufacture Handicraft Products

Vietnamese handicraft industry is rich in natural resources. One of them is rattan, another material than wood that can be used as furniture material. Rattan is a type of forest plant from the palm family and has also been the most popular natural material used to make handicraft products for years.

1. Cane Rattan 

Cane refers to the rattan layer just beneath the thorny outer skin, which is removed before the cut rattan poles are stacked, cleaned, dried, and smoked. 

It is used for weaving chair seats and backs due to its flexibility and durability, or as a wrapping material around portions of furniture frames, like a rope. Cane rattan has a natural shine to it and does not absorb stain well, which is why many cane chair backs and seats are left a natural color.

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2. Reed Rattan

Reed is the inner, wood-like portion of the rattan plant, more fibrous and porous than the cane layer. Reed is absorbent and may be stained, unlike cane. Decorative embellishments on wicker furniture are often made from reed, such as the swirls and curls on some elaborate Victorian-era wicker furniture.

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3. Synthetic Rattan

Synthetic rattan is a material designed to look like real rattan and is used for outdoor furniture and home decor. It’s made from polyethylene, hence the PE in the name. Synthetic rattan can withstand both moisture and intense sunlight, which could harm true rattan. 

While PE is not the only type of synthetic rattan, it is more eco-friendly and of better quality than other materials. It’s easy to find it in Vietnam rattan furniture products.

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4. Himalayan Rattan

The Himalaya rattan originated in northeast India in the Himalaya Mountains. This plant from the Plectocomia genus is a high-climbing palm that can reach 80 feet. It is extremely weather-resistant and can withstand frigid temperatures and even snow. 

Himalayan rattan is one of the most ornamental of the rattan palms, but it is seldom used for furniture because of its soft pith. Himalayan “singing bowls” use rattan wands of different densities to bring out different tones and sounds.

5. Manau Rattan

Manau is considered one of the most desired types of rattan due to its durability and strength. It is from the Calamus genus, the most widespread genus used for commercial production. Manau is found in Africa, India, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. 

It is primarily used for rattan furniture and handicrafts. It is also an ancient material used for weapons, especially in the martial arts of hand-to-hand combat.

You can find many Vietnam handicraft suppliers who use Manau Rattan to make rattan furniture such as Vietcraft, Simple Decor, …

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