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Rattan and Bamboo

Rattan can be used in furniture repair, construction and also for the SCA. All rattan poles are approximately 9' in length. They must be cut to 8' 11" and under in order to be shipped by UPS. Rattan poles can be purchased individually or by the bale.

Palasan or Manau Rattan-scraped
without skin
Rattan
 
Approximate Diameter
7/8"
1"
1-1/8"
1-1/4"
1-3/8"
1-1/2"
1-5/8"
1-3/4"

 

Natural Rattan with skin and visible nodes
Rattan
 
Approximate Diameter
3/4"
7/8"
1"
1-1/8"
1-1/4"
1-3/8"
1-1/2"
1-5/8"
1-3/4"

 

Bamboo

The diameter of the Bamboo is measured at the large end of the pole. Most all bamboo is light-golden in color, some may be grey green. Bamboo is guaranteed to split and crack. Bamboo may not be returned.
They must be cut to 8' 11" and under in order to be shipped by UPS.
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Approx. Diam.
Approx. Length
1/4
3'
1/2
6'
3/4
7'
3/4
8'
1"
9'
1"
10'
1"
12'
1 1/4" - 1 1/2"
12'
1 1/4" - 1 1/2"
15'
2"
12'
3"
12'
4"
12'
5"
12'
6"
12'