RATTAN WICKER - WEAVE BY WEAVE

Want to publish news and articles on this website for more links, traffic and greater exposure? Use our article submission service. If you wish to see your article in Google News, try out our press release distribution service. Latest Breaking News - Home Improvement - Viewing: Rattan Wicker - Weave By Weave Wednesday, February 10, 2010 A lot of people like the minimalist look of wicker furniture. In fact this kind of furniture not only appears elegant on its own but you can team it up with almost any kind of home accessories with great aesthetic appeal. No wonder it is so popular with homemakers as well as with resorts, restaurants, office lounges and receptions. Before buying a piece of wicker furniture it is good to know what exactly qualifies as "wicker". Technically wicker is the process of weaving. The material that is being weaved is what gives it its distinctive name. For example there is cane wicker furniture, wicker rattan furniture; in fact even reed, rush, water hyacinth and willow are all used to great effect with the wicker technique. This art is said to be as old as the Egyptian Pharaohs. Rattan of course is one of the strongest types of wood known to us, and the classical wicker rattan furniture made using a wicker weave on a rattan core, is unique and long lasting. Rattan is a vine which is usually found in Southeast Asia, Africa and South America (these are the rainforest areas of the planet). Premium rattan, known as honey rattan comes from Southeast Asia. Hence, one may hear rattan wicker being referred to as Indonesian furniture or Philippines furniture. Unlike bamboo, rattan has a solid core and is very durable. To make it pliable it is steamed. The pieces are then bent into the desired shape which they retain on drying. The joints in such furniture are wrapped with peel or even leather bindings. The wicker weaving on the core can be done using a variety of materials. Good quality wicker furniture is finished by brushing with a layer of latex and alcohol based stains. And viola! An exquisite, clean and beautiful piece is ready to grace any place. The designs and styles of wicker furniture that is available today is mind boggling. There was a time when wicker furniture was limited to patio chairs or elegant tables, at least that which was readily available. However, now you can do up any room of your home with wicker and be spoilt for choices. Designers have been busy applying this beautiful technique to new products. So while there are exquisite lounge and patio chairs, coffee tables and swings made with wicker, there are also trendy recliners as well as love seats that you can choose to pick up. Exquisitely woven beds of rattan wicker will last you for years together and you can tastefully team the bedroom décor with beautiful dressing tables, plant stands, screens and magazine racks made with the traditional wicker weaving. Wicker furniture works well outdoors as well but, remember never to leave this furniture in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. It may fade. Vacuum it regularly and when required wipe with a damp cloth. Good quality wicker furniture is a treat for the eyes. And the antique pieces are worth every penny you spend on them. So go ahead, if you have been smitten with the beauty of this classic technique you have lots of places to indulge in. The all natural indonesia furniture such as wicker rattan furniture are the best choice in furniture for those with eco-friendly preferences. Note: You are free to reprint this article as long as the text links remain intact. Article Views: 76

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