Craft Of Rattan DIY

craft from rattan

some of the handicrafts from rattan can be found here

Of the many Indonesian handicrafts, it looks like rattan craft is one of the unique and distinctive. In addition, Indonesian rattan craft has also existed since a long time, and from the past until now still in demand by the wider community, both local and foreign. That is not surprising given the many advantages possessed by rattan as a material for furniture. However, rattan is often considered outdated.

This rattan popularization popularized the goal of Native Borneo, a craftsman from South Kalimantan who made various home furnishings from rattan and wood. Furniture made and sold include shoe racks, magazine racks, mats, room bulkheads, folding mattresses, folding tables, folding chairs, prayer mats, and more.

The name of Native Borneo itself was founded by Anne Soemarko in 2015. But, its own rattan business has been around since 28 years ago, founded and run by its parents, also in South Kalimantan. The idea of ​​this rattan craft originated from 1985. At that time, there was a boom in Lampit in Japan. People in the country are many who are looking for lampit and want to buy it, even if it has to be exported. But then the supply of lampit in Indonesia itself is not too much. Seeing these conditions and opportunities, Anne's father decided to establish a company that makes rattan lampit for sale to various countries including Japan.