Rattan products are home furnishings or decorative items made of natural rattan, bamboo and rattan, and other plant materials, commonly found in rattan chairs, rattan tables, rattan baskets, rattan mats, and so on.

Rattan products have the following advantages:

1. Environmental protection and health

Rattan products are made of natural plant materials, which do not contain harmful substances and are non-polluting to the human body and the environment.

The production of rattan products does not require the use of large amounts of energy and chemical raw materials, in line with the concept of sustainable development.

2. Durability

Rattan products have good toughness and elasticity, are not easy to deform and break, long service life. Rattan products also have breathability and moisture absorption, and not easy to produce odor and moisture.

3. Beautiful texture

Rattan products have a natural texture and color, with good aesthetics and decoration. Rattan products after careful production, craftsmanship, and details can also show a certain aesthetic value.

4. Strong adaptability

The shape and size of rattan products can be adjusted and customized according to needs, and are suitable for different scenes and spaces.

Rattan products can also adapt well to changes in climate and environment, cool and comfortable in summer and warm and soft in winter.

Rattan products have a high practical and decorative value in modern life and are also an environmentally friendly, healthy, and natural choice.

You can try to make your rattan basket. The steps to make a rattan basket are as follows:

1. Prepare materials: rattan, cutter, sewing needle, rope, etc. Rattan can choose bamboo rattan, wicker, etc.

2. Soak the rattan in water to soften, the time is usually 3-4 hours.

3. Take out the softened rattan and cut it into thin strips of equal length with a cutter.

4. Bend one end of the rattan into a circle and start weaving.

The method is to pass one rattan strip through the top of the next rattan strip, and then pass it through the bottom of the next rattan strip, and so on until a bottom circle is prepared, and this bottom is the foundation of the rattan basket.

5. Next, the rattan will be woven upward, generally using alternating weave or parallel weave methods.

Alternating weave is to weave the rattan crosswise to form a net-like structure, parallel weave is to arrange the rattan in parallel and then fix them by passing through the adjacent rattan.

6. After weaving to the desired height, gather the ends of the rattan strips together and then sew them together with a needle and thread.

7. Finally, tie a rope to the top edge of the rattan cover for carrying the basket.

Making a rattan basket requires some patience and skill, beginners can start with a simple rattan basket to try, and gradually increase the difficulty and fineness of the weave.