It feels equally at home in a contemporary apartment, a Mediterranean beach house or a centuries-old Indonesian home. Few materials can make the statement that they fit everywhere, but rattan is one of them.

Unlike wood, rattan does not come from a tree. It is a climbing palm that grows in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where its long stems can stretch remarkable distances in search of sunlight. Lightweight, flexible, strong, the material has been used for generations to create furniture, baskets and household items designed for everyday life.

The material remains popular for many of the same reasons today. It is lightweight, durable and naturally flexible, making it suitable for everything from seating and storage to trays and decorative pieces.

When designing our Rattan collection we went straight to the heart and soul of rattan creation: Riani Rattan in Indonesia. The weaving at Riani Rattan is carried out by artisans on the island of Lombok using generations-old techniques, while the colouring and finishing are done using traditional methods.

Materials that solve real problems tend to endure. Perhaps that's why rattan continues to find its place in homes around the world, centuries after it first appeared in them.