By Syeda Farida
Think furniture and cane seems to remain the evergreen
option. Durable, sturdy, almost zero maintenance, ethnic and easy to lug along
wicker beds, cane sofa sets and home theatre stands can be the right option to
do up the house in one tone.
Today owing to its relatively inexpensive cost, crafting
furniture for the entire house in cane- from conservatory furniture - garden
and living room, to dining hall and bar cabinet - is a pocket-friendly
proposition. Add to these a few cane show pieces such as miniature rocking chairs,
baskets and cane bicycles, as also lamp shades and wall frames to complete the
picture. “Furniture for the entire house
- sofa sets, dining table, mirror frames, television stand, racks, side table
and cots - can be made for Rs. 80,000 onwards. The wedding wardrobe and home
furniture gift sets in cane are popular,” says Ashfaq Ahmed of Bombay Cane
Furniture Works at Lakdi-ka-pul. When compared to wooden or leather furniture,
cane scores on the cost factor. While a designer no frills leather rocking
chair can cost Rs. 15,000 onwards, a humble variant in cane comes for Rs. 2,000
and is equally snug. Imported cane comes for a little extra though.
Durability
The other USP of cane is its durability. The cane furniture
lasts for 10-15 years with a varnish or paint once every three years. Cane
sofas are ideal for the sun rooms and as garden furniture. Glass - topped
centre tables in hand woven wicker paired with lightweight lounge chairs can
add extra sparkle to any lawn. “Wicker
furniture is the new trend for sit outs. Apart from traditional wooden shades
one can now find wicker furniture in white and other shades,” says city based
architect Amita Raj, ARDeS Architects and Designs. Rattan furniture as also
wicker furniture crafted made using cane can also take other hues apart from
the varnish. Greys, whites and cream are few muted colours that are popular for
cane furniture across the world. “Cane
furniture when used with ambient lighting and warm shades for the walls offer a
nice cosy look for small spaces. They give a very ethnic look when compared to
linear minimalist modular and wooden furniture,” says city based architect
Amita Raj, ARDeS Architects and Designs.
Flexibility
Also, unlike wood furniture, cane provides flexibility to
craft designs and shapes of one's choice. Apart from traditional patterns, the
international catalogues feature contemporary designs that can be made to order
by city based cane furniture manufacturers.
As for the cane, apart from domestic wicker, cane Andamans, Malaysia and
Indonesia can also be imported for a premium.
The native cane from Assam and Bareilly is equally sturdy. Choosing good
product and differentiating from bamboo is not difficult. “Bamboo is hollow
while cane has a solid core. When looking for the cane, the gauge and
sturdiness are to be checked,” says Ashfaq.
Ethnic, elegant and earthy, cane continues to attract urban buyers who
want something extra and unique for their homes. And it is a boon for the
families on the move.
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