Nestled in the primeval forests of Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, grows a remarkable vine known for its unmatched flexibility, exceptional length, and a smooth, lustrous surface with superb elasticity.

Rattan is all the rage in the home decor space. From partitions to wardrobe shutters and seating, it provides a subtle statement that is both organic and elegant. Sourced from over 600 species of ...

rom Bintulu, it takes about 10 hours by four-wheel drive (4WD) to reach the deep interior of Lusong Laku, a Penan resettlement in Sarawak’s Belaga district. For this writer, who was among four other ...

With home design trends veering towards all things earthy and natural, it was only a matter of time before evergreen materials such as bamboo, wood, and cane were brought back into the spotlight. A ...

A nostalgic sight in Indian interior decor, rattan is constantly being reinvented even in luxury home furniture and decor as the world is steadily moving towards an eco-friendly aesthetic. Here are a ...

Rural women weave rattan crafts in Bobai county of Yulin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A set of cactus and succulent-shaped rattan sculptures at Dior's salon ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. In a small factory in Thurmaston, near Leicester, strands of rattan cane are woven through cages of bent sticks and ...

If there was a design trend that dominated 2019 as much as it did for most of the 1970s, it’s rattan. And no, it’s not just for grandparents anymore. Like most trends, they say everything comes back ...