Forest & Harvest

Indonesia is the undisputed home of rattan. With the world’s largest diversity of commercially available species, it offers the perfect type of rattan for every application — from elegant furniture and lighting to sophisticated interior accessories and outdoor collections.

Unlike many raw materials, rattan grows naturally in the tropical rainforest as a climbing palm, weaving its way through the forest canopy without harming the surrounding ecosystem. Harvesting rattan does not require trees to be cut down and allows the forest and its biodiversity to remain intact.

As tropical rainforests continue to face increasing pressure worldwide, some rattan species are now also cultivated in former rubber plantations to help meet growing global demand. While plantation-grown rattan offers greater control over production volumes, the finest quality is still widely regarded as coming from rattan that grows naturally in its original rainforest habitat.

Harvesting rattan is a craft in itself. Collectors venture deep into the forest to gather the long vines, carefully navigating the hooks and thorns that protect the plant in the wild. It is demanding work that requires experience, skill and dedication.

Once harvested, the first few weeks are crucial. The way the rattan is handled, dried and processed during this period determines its strength, beauty and longevity for years to come.

When it comes to premium rattan, it’s the details that matter.