| Caning is a process of weaving furniture from wicker | | | | found in the internet or home depots. |
| and rattan vines. The process is very labor intensive, | | | | Cane also comes in a variety of colors. The most |
| since everything is done by hand. Making cane furniture | | | | basic color is light brown, since this is the natural color |
| requires countless hours and very skillful hands. Each | | | | of rattan vines. However, some manufacturers color |
| of the hundreds of strands must be accounted for. | | | | their products. Some of the most common colors are |
| Caning is prominently found in Asia, especially in | | | | dark brown, black, white, and dark red. Picking a color |
| countries like Malaysia and the Philippines. Caning was | | | | that matches your living room or bedroom decor |
| first seen during the 18th century. It was in the form of | | | | would be best. |
| a wooden chair that had a string mesh seat. Since its | | | | Since cane furniture comes in different shapes and |
| conception, caning has won the hearts of millions of | | | | different colors, getting something that appeal to your |
| people. | | | | sense of style is totally possible. Unlike other wooden |
| Cane can last for generations. Do not let its looks fool | | | | or steel framed furniture, weaved ones do not have |
| you. Canes are known for their durability. In fact, it is | | | | any shape restriction. You can even find designs that |
| stronger than ordinary wood. At first glance, this type | | | | are not possible with solid framed furniture. A good |
| of furniture may appear weak because it lacks solid | | | | example of this is the round nested design, which looks |
| support from materials like steel and iron. However, if | | | | as if it is just floating on the floor. |
| you really test it out, you will notice it is very solid. It can | | | | Cane furniture would cost anywhere from £300 |
| withstand hundreds of kilos without any problem. | | | | up to £10000. The price would depend on the |
| People that have owned a cane chair or couch know | | | | quality of the work and material. You can find great |
| how durable it is. | | | | bargains on the internet. Ones that have some minor |
| Aside from durability, cane is also famous for its | | | | damage are relatively cheaper, but getting them fixed |
| comfort. Since this kind of furniture lets air flow freely, it | | | | might take a couple of days. If you are on a tight |
| is very comfortable. You will never feel stuffy in a | | | | budget, you can buy one that does not have any |
| cane chair or couch. In fact, cane is more comfortable | | | | finishing, like paint and varnish. |
| leather. This type of furniture is perfect for | | | | Applying the varnish and paint is relatively easy. The |
| non-air-conditioned rooms. | | | | only thing that you would need is a paint brush. It will |
| Another thing that makes cane furniture stand out | | | | take around 8 hours for the paint and varnish to |
| from the crowd is its prominent artistic value. Each | | | | completely dry up. As weaved furniture becomes |
| strand is carefully weaved for maximum support and | | | | older, its price also appreciates. Keeping and taking |
| beauty. You can choose from hundreds of designs | | | | care of them will definitely pay off. |