{"title":"Rattan \u0026 Woven Lighting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRattan and woven shades don't block light — they perforate it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gaps between the fibres throw pattern onto the ceiling and walls, so the fixture lights the room twice: once directly, once as shadow. It's the only material in lighting where the shadow is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's actually what\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRattan\u003c\/strong\u003e — a solid climbing palm stem, steamed and bent. Strong, holds its shape, the most durable of the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCane\u003c\/strong\u003e — the outer bark of rattan, cut into thin strips and woven. What you see on webbed cabinet doors and open-weave shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWicker\u003c\/strong\u003e — a weaving technique, not a material. Wicker can be rattan, willow, reed or synthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e — hollow grass. Light, distinctive ridged nodes, less bendable than rattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeagrass, jute and abaca\u003c\/strong\u003e — twisted natural fibres. Softer, more textural, and the least uniform in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOpen weave or tight weave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis decides everything about the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen weave\u003c\/strong\u003e throws strong pattern and lets a lot of light through — dramatic, and glare-prone if the bulb sits at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTight weave\u003c\/strong\u003e diffuses more and patterns less. Softer, more forgiving, better over a dining table where people look across at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEither way, the bulb matters: a \u003cstrong\u003eclear filament bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e makes sharp, defined shadows; a \u003cstrong\u003efrosted bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e softens them into a wash. Both are legitimate — decide which effect you want before buying the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDry heated houses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural fibre is hygroscopic — it holds moisture and moves with it. In a Canadian house in January, indoor humidity often drops below 25%, and rattan can become brittle over several seasons of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo practical notes. \u003cstrong\u003eKeep woven fixtures away from forced-air vents and radiators\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the drying is fastest. And if a piece feels dry and brittle after a few winters, a very light wipe with a barely damp cloth once or twice a season helps considerably — light, not wet, since soaking causes its own problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColour will change\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural rattan lightens in direct sun and deepens in ambient light over years. That's normal. If you want it to stay exactly as it arrived, choose a stained or lacquered finish rather than raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it pairs with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRattan is the fastest way to add texture to a room that's all hard surfaces — glass, metal, painted drywall. It sits naturally with \u003cstrong\u003ewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eblack metal\u003c\/strong\u003e for contrast, and with \u003cstrong\u003elinen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBulb: \u003cstrong\u003e2700K\u003c\/strong\u003e. Warm light through natural fibre is the whole reason to buy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Canadian company that likes a fixture with texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between rattan, cane and wicker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRattan is the solid palm stem. Cane is its outer bark cut into strips for weaving. Wicker is a weaving technique, not a material — it can be made from any of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes dry winter air damage rattan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can make it brittle over several seasons. Keep woven fixtures away from vents and radiators, and wipe lightly with a barely damp cloth once or twice a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen weave or tight weave?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen weave throws strong shadow pattern and more glare. Tight weave diffuses more and patterns less — better over a dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the colour change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural rattan lightens in direct sun and deepens over years in ambient light. Choose a stained or lacquered finish if you want it to stay put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bulb gives the best shadow pattern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear filament bulb makes sharp, defined shadows. A frosted bulb softens them into a wash. Decide which effect you want first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between rattan, cane and wicker?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rattan is the solid palm stem. Cane is its outer bark cut into strips for weaving. 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