You want to spend rest time in your garden or in the balcony of the house, then you certainly need outdoor furniture, but it may be exhausting you to search for high-quality materials and reasonable prices and at the same time give you the elegant appearance that you need
So, in this article, we will tell you about the most important of these materials now, "rattan", with all the details that answer your questions
But let's get to know you first...
What is rattan?
From farming to handicraft and then to you, in short, this is the journey of rattan from origin to home
Rattan is a plant from the palm family that is found in the hot tropics and can be found in African, Asian and Australian regions. It has more than one type, and it is similar in shape to bamboo.
After you got acquainted with the rattan, let us tell you about its types used in the furniture industry
What are the types of rattan used in the furniture industry?
1. Natural rattan: It is a pure rattan made of wicker fabric and is characterized by the diversity of its uses in furniture and its high quality.
2. Synthetic rattan: Due to the advancement of the industry, there is an engineering resin that is used to give the same shape
Natural rattan is a synthetic rattan, but it is not as strong or as good as natural rattan
This is the origin of both natural and synthetic rattan, but there is another material that many people like rattan
They cannot tell the difference between them, so let's know what is the difference between rattan and bamboo?
The difference between rattan and bamboo
Each of them is extracted from trees of similar type and weather conditions, but the difference between them is :
1. Rattan has a solid inner structure, but bamboo is hollow on the inside
2. Rattan is more flexible than bamboo, so it is easy to shape, bend, and make various shapes and pieces out of it
You can learn more about rattan and bamboo from this article
ok ! Let's now find out what the natural rattan is distinguished for
What are the advantages of natural rattan?
Rattan has many advantages, but let us mention the most important features :
1. The pure rattan is of high quality, which makes its service life longer
2. Hardness due to the high temperatures in which it grows, making it solid and durable. It is also manufactured on the basis of beech wood or an iron chassis, according to the required shape.
3. It is distinguished by the variety of furniture pieces made of it
4. You can renovate or maintain it and it will be like new, which is what distinguishes it from bamboo
5. The aesthetic appearance is elegant and suitable for multiple times, so it does not look old and cannot be confined to a specific climate.
6. Weatherproof and not waterproof
7. Easy to clean with a cloth dampened in water
8. It is made by hand and this is what makes it different and attractive pieces
9. Rattan is characterized by its distinctive and cheaper cost compared to other furniture materials
! All these advantages and more can be found in rattan furniture, but everything has advantages and disadvantages
What are the disadvantages of rattan?
1. One of the defects of rattan is that it perishes when it is exposed to moisture for long periods of time, as well as by the sun.
2. Its hardness is different from some other materials, such as natural wood, for example, which makes it unsuitable for making heavy furniture.
But you can also avoid some of these drawbacks and enjoy other advantages
How to care for rattan furniture
1. Always keep it in the shade or place a heavy cloth on it when exposed to the sun.
2. Gently clean it with a damp cloth and a sponge with soap and dry it well away from the sun.
Thus, you will preserve your existing furniture pieces and live with you for a longer period of time with their elegant appearance
Are you curious now to own a piece of rattan furniture?
To enjoy the best furniture made of rattan and a variety of pieces in different shapes and colors, as well as special prices, shop on our website and get it now.
