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Wicker rattan furniture? There is often confusion between rattan and wicker material for garden or patio furniture. To solve the problem we will explain how to differ both and why is incorrect to say wicker rattan furniture when for instance, we just want to say rattan.It’s important to distinguish both materials, in order to get a better appreciation of rattan as well as wicker furniture, keep reading the following article.
Most wicker and rattan furniture originates from Southeast Asia (Indonesia, the Philippines and China) and is manufactured by hand. Providers in U.S. inspect carefully the product after being imported and before assembly and finished in the United States. All material used in the assembly process are U.S. made.
Distinguish between wicker and rattan materials
Since now, forget the expression wicker rattan furniture because rattan and wicker are different materials. While rattan furniture has a smooth and almost seamless exterior, wicker furniture has a basket type appearance. The design of both pieces of furniture are easily visible; while wicker pieces are made through a series of woven patterns rattan furniture is created through the fusion of multiple rattan poles.
Rattan is often confused with bamboo, however rattan is more solid than bamboo as well as bamboo is hollow. One of the most important differences between wicker and rattan is that, rattan is extremely versatile. It can be molded to form many different shapes and styles. On the other hand, wicker material is more difficult to handle and not so versatile than rattan, which allows distinctive design possibilities that include elegant curvatures and unique shaping.
Rattan furniture is more durable than wicker. It has an amazing durability even in extreme conditions. You can purchase your set of rattan furniture and enjoy it for years. Rattan furniture will not only add style and grace to any room in the house, but it brings style and design that other materials will not bring. Therefore, we hope you are able to distinguish between both materials and you will never say again the incorrect expression “wicker rattan furniture”.
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