Rattan (Nito) Handicrafts

Rattan (Nito ) Handicrafts

    I missed this beautiful unique creation. Imagine from preparation of raw materials cleaning the bamboo that would be used to formed  the desired  image its all exciting although its difficult but at the end its fulfilling. This beautiful creation inspired by Nito rattan is also exported to other countries. 

A large vase creation

Nito is one of the family of Rattan, a climbing species of the Family Palmae is one of the most economically important non-timber species found in Philippine forests and said to be abundant in Bicol region. Its color is green when young but turned into black when it becomes adult It provides a natural and versatile raw material for the manufacture of strong and sturdy furniture, handicrafts and novelty items. During the last two decades, rattan products have gained popularity and wide acceptance both locally and abroad. It has developed and made significant contributions in generating foreign exchange and accelerating rural development. 

In the Bicol Region alone, the increasing interest and demand for the product brought the rapid depletion of the species. It is in this concept the office in its bid to replenish the dwindling rattan supply started to establish a rattan demonstration plantation to showcase research and development technology that would backstop rattan plantation development.