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Buying guides and how-tos for choosing handmade rattan, bamboo and cane decor.

Rattan and bamboo chandelier over a dining table by Akway
bamboo chandelier

Rattan Chandelier Guide: Shades, Sizes & Dining-Room Picks

A rattan chandelier does something a metal or crystal fixture cannot. The woven shade scatters light into a soft, honey-toned...

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Wicker pull-out basket for modular kitchen cabinets - sizes and fitting guide
custom wicker basket

Wicker Pull-Out Basket for Kitchen Cabinets: Sizes & Fitting

If you are fitting a modular kitchen, a wicker pull-out basket is one of the smartest storage choices you can...

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Cane sofa set in different styles and sizes for Indian homes - Akway
cane sofa

Cane Sofa Set Guide India: Styles, Sizes & Prices

Cane sofa sets follow a few standard seater sizes. A single armchair runs 70 to 80 cm wide and suits...

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Rattan and bamboo pendant lights for the living room
bamboo pendant light

Bamboo & Rattan Pendant Lights for Living Room: Buying Guide

There is a particular kind of glow you only get from a natural-fibre pendant. When light passes through a hand-woven...

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Wicker onion and potato basket for kitchen
kitchen storage basket

Onion & Potato Basket: Wicker vs Steel vs Plastic

You buy a fresh net of onions and a kilo of potatoes, tip them into a sealed plastic box or...

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Rattan Dining Chair Teak Finish | Woven Garden Chair - Bhavna
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Rattan Dining Chairs India: Sets of 2, 4 & 6 Buying Guide

Buy by the table, not by the photo. A set of two suits an apartment nook or adds accent seating...

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Handcrafted bamboo cane swing chair jhula for Indian homes - Akway
cane swing chair india

Swing Chair (Jhula) Buying Guide for Indian Homes

There is something about a jhula that pulls you straight back to childhood afternoons on a grandparent's veranda. A swing...

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