How is cane furniture made?
The main materials that is used for a cane furniture piece is from the bark of the rattan palm. Most cane furniture pieces only makes use of the rattan core. The rattan core is the second layer of the bark that is smooth and durable. However, other cane furniture pieces also make use of the rattan peel or the outer thorny layer that is stripped from the rattan bark. The rattan peel is used to give a more natural and rustic aura to the furniture piece. Aide from the rattan materials which will comprise the strands fro the actual weaving process, cane furniture may also make use of other materials such as reed, paper fiber rush and Ash wood splints. Basically, most cane furniture pieces are hand-woven. This means that the rattan strands are threaded through individual holes in the frame. Skilled craftsmen weave strand by strand to form the backs of chairs, table tops, and other surfaces of the furniture. Such type of cane manufacturing is common among antiques. On the other hand, new can
