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Do you want to learn more about the individual materials and components? We have put together a small guide to materials here, where you can learn more about their origin, how they are harvested and processed, and why exactly these materials are used.

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Water Hyacinth – natural braiding material with character

Botanical name: Pontederia crassipes Mart.
Known trade name: Eichhornia crassipes
Material type: dried plant fiber / natural fiber
Typical uses: baskets, lampshades, trays, poufs, storage, decorative elements
Appearance: warm natural brown, slightly rustic, organic, Mediterranean-boho

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Natürlicher Bambuswald in einer warmen, grünen Landschaft als Herkunftsregion für Bambus im Möbel- und Dekorationsbereich.

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Bamboo – strong natural material for living, furniture and decoration

Botanical classification: Subfamily Bambusoideae within the sweet grasses, family Poaceae
Important species in the interior and furniture sector: for example Phyllostachys edulis / Moso bamboo, Dendrocalamus asper, Bambusa vulgaris
Material type: woody plant stem / natural material / depending on processing, also glulam, veneer, bamboo weave or bamboo laminate
Typical uses: furniture, shelves, side tables, baskets, lamps, trays, room dividers, chairs, wall decoration, kitchen accessories, flooring
Appearance: light yellow to honey-coloured, warm, natural, slightly Asian-Mediterranean, modern, calm, organic

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Rattan - natural wicker material for furniture, living, and decoration

Botanical Classification: Rattan palms predominantly belong to the subfamily Calamoideae within the palm family, Arecaceae
Common Genera: primarily Calamus, as well as related rattan palms such as Daemonorops, Korthalsia, and other species
Material Type: natural palm stem / rattan cane / wicker material / natural fiber
Typical Uses: chairs, armchairs, shelves, baskets, lampshades, trays, room dividers, wall decoration, cabinet fronts, chair caning, home accessories
Appearance: light to honey-colored, warm, vibrant, handcrafted, Mediterranean-boho, light and natural

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