Developing Rattan is a highly complex and labor-intensive process involving multiple stages of development to produce the final product. However, what are those stages, why is this complex these are the questions that will be answered in our blog today. Here we will cover the entire process of developing Rattan as well as some other questions you may have regarding the process of developing Rattan. Follow through for more information on developing Rattan.
Above are some of the key elements that will be focused on in this blog, these are the bits of information that will help you understand the developing process of Rattan, as well as some key processes to help customers get the final product including shipping and transportation. Follow through as I explain the factual information of Rattan, the traditional craft involved in Rattan to produce the product, and the transportation of goods to the final customer.
Factual elements of Rattan
So, what exactly is rattan? To put it simply, consider the majority of the furniture you assumed was made of bamboo. In truth, if it's bent into a curve, it's rattan. Even if it isn't bent, it is most likely rattan! And if it's rattan, it's most likely from Indonesia, which accounts for over 80% of the world's raw rattan products.
In the rain forest, raw rattan grows. It prefers what forestry experts call a secondary forest, where the trees are relatively young and a lot of light penetrates the forest floor. Primary forest trees are significantly larger and taller, and the ambient light levels on the forest floor are lower. These are the primary distinctions, at least in the case of rattan. Unlike bamboo, which grows almost like a tree, rattan is a creeping plant that looks like a rose stem. It grows from the forest floor, climbing up the trees, and is normally harvested by rattan farmers after it is many years old.
The development process
Harvesting is the initial phase in the development of rattan products. This is a labor-intensive process that is normally carried out by groups of villagers who take turns harvesting their gardens with the assistance of other local farmers. It's very interesting to watch the farmers cut and strip the rattan of its spiky outer layer. These people scale the trees, take out their machetes, and begin hacking away - only it's not hacking. It takes great expertise to cut the rattan and then break off the outer layer and peel off the inner rattan with a subsequent blow.
After harvesting the rattan from the garden, it must be prepared before being utilized in weaving, furniture manufacturing, or any other rattan-based activity. The first step is to wash the rattan in the river to remove any stains and clean it, removing the layer of silica that tends to coat the core rattan.
The rattan is then cured by smoking it in sulfur fumes, which changes its color from pale green to the yellow that most people are familiar with. The washed raw rattan is loaded into what appears to be a wood-framed tent with a floor approximately a foot from the ground. Many "bushels" of raw rattan are stacked on top of one another until the wooden frame is filled. The frame is then covered with tarpaulin and anchored to the ground using stone weights. The sulfur is burned and placed beneath the tent to begin the smoking process. This curing and smoking procedure normally takes about a day to complete.
The rattan must be dried after curing to remove excess moisture and make the product usable. This is done outside in the intense tropical heat and may take another two or three days.
The rattan is ready to use once it has dried. It can then be processed further to produce peel for weaving or core goods that are flexible and used for binding and craft materials. Around 60% of the rattan is utilized in the furniture industry, most of which is based in Java, but some are used by locals to make crafts.
Traditional Craft
Wicker handicraft, or basket and furniture making, is a well-known forest-based cottage business of diverse communities, playing an important part in the socio-economic and cultural heritage. The project is an attempt to record indigenous knowledge about wicker handicraft processes. One hundred families were chosen from twenty sample villages using multistage random selection. The information was gathered through ethnographic research methods such as interviews, observations, and conversations. In all, the historical and socio-religious features of these groups are explored, as well as the gathering of wicker species, processing procedures, instruments used in weaving, weaving techniques, livelihood mainstay, issues and prospects, and gender analysis in wicker handicraft.
Rattan City’s current production partners are in Indonesia, where wickerwork is a traditional craft passed down from generation to generation. The harvest is done entirely by hand, with only a few machines used in the process. The rattan stems just need to be heated for 10-15 minutes before the skilled artisans can shape and weave them.
We respect original craftsmanship at Rattan City, which combines proud weaving traditions with a sustainable and modern production where social responsibility is highly emphasized.
Transportation
We make every effort to minimize the environmental impact of our furniture, both during production, transportation, and use in your house. We ship our items directly from our partner factories to the United Kingdom. We are able to cut travel time as well as our carbon footprint by exporting directly. Many of our goods are stackable, which minimizes shipment volume and, as a result, the overall carbon footprint.
Be sure to go through our delivery page on our website www.rattancity.co.uk/delivery for more information on delivery and shipping to your home. We covered a wide range of different factors when considering our delivery aims and goals. These help to ensure you the valued customers are Rattan City get exactly what you need when you need it, when you go through our delivery page, we give you all the information you need so you can rest assured that the next product you purchase from Rattan City will be the best.
Conclusion
We hope that this information aids you in making an informed selection while purchasing rattan garden furniture. If you require any additional information, please contact any member of our staff who would be pleased to assist you.
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