Have you ever wondered how the beautiful cane furniture gracing your home goes from a natural wonder to a piece of functional art? At Earth & We we're passionate about bringing the magic of rattan to life, and we'd love to take you on a journey that unveils the ethical sourcing and meticulous craftsmanship behind every piece we offer.


A Treasure Hunt: Looking for the Best Rattan

  • Ethical Eyes on the Harvest: Quality control starts with acquiring ethically sourced materials. We team up with accountable plantations that grow rattan using sustainable techniques. As a result, these priceless resources endure and don’t harm nature too much.
    Rattan Cultivation in Central Kalimantan
    High-Grade Rattan Vine before harvesting
  • A Keen Eye for Quality: Not all rattan is the same. Our skilled staff carefully selects mature rattan sticks that are strong and elastic to make sure that the final product remains durable and can be modified into complex forms.
    Rattan Inspection and Harvest
    Rattan Harvest: Inspecting and Harvesting the right rattan

Artisanal Alchemy: Rattan Craft in Rattan

  • Generation of Skills: Truly, the magic occurs in the hands of our skilled craftsmen. These are masters whose descendants have been in this field for generations and thus know more about rattan than anybody else. They change the rough material with expertise and precision.
  • The Art of Weaving: Seeing a process as intricate as rattan weaving is an extraordinary experience. Every piece is intricately hand-woven to produce breathtaking patterns and shapes that give each furniture item its own unique identity.
    Rattan Weaving
    Rattan/Cane Weaving: Simplistic way of weaving after rattan drying
  • Bending Beauty: The allure of rattans is their flexibility. Through traditional methods such as soaking and heat treatment, artisans bend rattans into desired forms that bring life into furniture design.
    Traditional Bending of Rattan
    Rattan Bending: Traditional Heat and Roller Method

From Reed to Reality: The Mechanics Restated

  • The Art of Drying: The rattan goes through controlled drying after weaving. This will ensure it keeps its strength and shape without warping or cracking over time.
    Rattan Drying: Sun Drying of Harvested Rattan to ensure durability and flexibility
  • The Finishing Touches: The last step involves using natural finishes that bring out the inherent beauty of the material used in making them. Such finishes safeguard these pieces while letting through their warmth and texture which are innate
    Evening Tea Table and Chairs
    Finished Product: Table and Chair Set for your lawn

 

As we conclude our journey from the lush plantations to the comfort of your living space, we at Earth & We are proud to present you with more than just furniture. Each piece is a testament to our commitment to sustainability, quality, and the artistry of our dedicated craftsmen. Our furniture isn’t merely a product; it’s a piece of Earth’s story, woven into your daily life.

We invite you to embrace our rattan creations' natural elegance and enduring charm. By choosing Earth & We, you become a part of a larger narrative, one that values the environment, cherishes craftsmanship, and celebrates the timeless beauty of nature in every curve and weave.

Thank you for taking this journey with us. Together, let’s continue to create spaces that are not only beautiful but also tell a story of conscious living and responsible luxury.

If you have any other doubts, please feel free to reach our customer support via our website - Earth & We Official Online Store.

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