Far from it. Bamboo is harder than mahogany, and it cannot be bent, as the steaming process required to do so would split, or crack, the bamboo when it dries. Although visually similar to rattan, bamboo features prominent, distinctive rings on its surface, as opposed to its much smoother counterpart. Bamboo wicker appeals to consumers for many reasons.
Aesthetically it is considered more attractive than other wicker products. So much so that its features are sometimes copied and painted on other materials, including rattan, to make it look like bamboo. Its cost is also a consideration. Bamboo is obtained relatively cheap due to its much faster growing rate, making it more readily available.
I was out shopping for patio furniture and ran across a cool outdoor set that would look great in my back yard. At first glance I thought it was bamboo.
I always assumed that bamboo, rattan, cane, and wicker were all words for the same thing. When I got home I looked it up - I was wrong. Natural materials include: reed, sea grass, rattan, cane, willow, and bamboo. Synthetic materials include resin and vinyl that look completely natural and handle the outdoor elements very well. Although they can appear very similar bamboo and rattan are quite different.
Here are just a few differences:. Bamboo is a hollow, giant grass. Some of the largest timber bamboo has been reported to grow over 98 feet 30m tall with a diameter of inches cm. Smaller diameter bamboo poles are used for a variety of things: plant stakes, fountains and other decorative items.
JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Sustainable materials are gaining popularity. Bamboo, rattan and wicker are materials that are popping up everywhere when it comes to vintage furniture and accessories. Many interior lovers love the woven warmth. However, the three materials are often confused with each other.
Our popular wicker armchair is not made of wicker, but of rattan. But what's the difference between bamboo, wicker and rattan? You can read it below. Say goodbye to the eternal confusion. Many people think that bamboo with its wood look belongs to the wood species, but that is not the case. Bamboo is one of the strongest grass species.
It grows in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Bamboo is very strong and has many uses. The plant grows rapidly and is resistant to fungi, weeds and insects. Sunlight and water are the only things that bamboo needs in order to grow.
The stems are hollow on the inside and therefore easily distinguishable from wicker or rattan. Through post-processing, bamboo becomes very strong and long-lasting. Do you sometimes talk about wicker furniture?
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