How rattan is made #shorts
Harvesting Rattan: The Challenges and Costs
Overview of Rattan Harvesting
- Sarimanto begins his day at 8 a.m. in Indonesia, harvesting rattan in the rainforest of Borneo.
- The price of exported rattan varies based on length and thickness; one pole can cost around $35.
- When transformed into furniture, such as a rattan chair, the price can exceed $2,000.
- Despite its high value, harvesting rattan is described as tiring and risky work.
- Rattan's desirability stems from its flexibility; it can be bent and manipulated more easily than other materials.