Rattan was once regarded as 'poor man's furniture', made by villagers who could not afford anything else, but the rustic charm of rattan chairs and tables now has a much broader appeal in many different parts of the world.<br/><br/> Rattan products are common in rural Africa, but cane furniture has recently become fashionable in towns and cities, and in Europe as well. A thriving harvesting and manufacturing base has developed over the last 5-10 years to supply the growing local and international trade.
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