Nestled in the primeval forests of Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, grows a remarkable vine known for its unmatched flexibility, exceptional length, and a smooth, lustrous surface with superb elasticity.

The art of rattan weaving has gone long past its heyday in Singapore. Rattan is used for a variety of purposes, more notably in the making of furniture, handicraft, and as building materials or ...

For the uninitiated, rattan or ratan is the name for roughly 600 species of solid timber vine or Old World climbing palms and belongs to subfamily Calamoideae but is different from bamboo as its ...

High craftsmanship: (From top) Bawih demonstrating her rattan-weaving skills at a craft exhibition in Kuching; Ezra showing her range of bead accessories which includes traditional Bidayuh necklaces ...

Rattan products, crafted by Chen Liangshun and his team, include functional items, such as baskets, and handicrafts for tourists, blending traditional culture with modern aesthetics. [Photo provided ...