Designers Discover New Sustainable Applications for Rattan Beyond Traditional Wicker
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Amy Frearson
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Summary
Designers are exploring innovative uses of rattan beyond traditional wicker weaving, discovering new ways to shape the vine material into furniture with a lower carbon footprint than metal or plastic alternatives. The article highlights how rattan is being reimagined in contemporary design while maintaining its sustainable qualities.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThere's more to rattan than wicker. Designers are finding new ways of shaping the vine material into furniture with a lower carbon footprint than metal or plastic alternatives.
Rattan is most commonly associated with wicker, a classic weaving technique that has been used around the world for centuries, primarily for making baskets, mats and rustic-style furniture.
Now designers are finding new ways of shaping the vine material into furniture with a lower carbon footprint than metal or plastic alternatives.
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