Rattan Vs Wicker – What’s The Difference?
Many homeowners today are searching for earth-friendly products when purchasing home furnishings. We hear a lot about wicker and rattan when it comes to environmentally sound options. So what is the difference between wicker and rattan?
Rattan is actually a vine widely grown in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Related to tropical palm trees, rattan begins to grow like a tree, but then bends back toward the ground and grows like a vine through the rain forest. The vines are harvested and dried to be used in furniture manufacturing.
Wicker is actually not a distinct product, but rather a process of weaving rattan and other materials into finished products. So while a rattan chair is truly made from rattan, a wicker chair may be made from a combination of materials such as straw or bamboo slats around a rattan frame.
Wicker and rattan are both lovely options for earth friendly furniture and both come in a wide range of styles and designs to help you create the look and comfort you want in your home.
DirectBuy offers a wide selection of beautiful furniture and other home furnishings in a wide array of styles and materials – all at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices of up to 50% off retail.
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