The wicker raw material originates in abundance naturally in South East Asia and the swift growth is so rapid ensuring that supplies are readily renewed. Sustainability is completely assured and these products are a fantastic option for those people who have “green” expectations.

Water hyacinth is one of the most popular materials for furniture within the natural fibres remit. Water hyacinth is an aquatic plant which can live and reproduce floating freely on the surface of fresh waters or can be anchored in mud. Plant size ranges from a few inches to a metre in height. Its rate of proliferation under certain circumstances is extremely rapid and it can spread to cause infestations over large areas of water causing a variety of problems, including marine transportation, fishing and at intakes for hydro power and irrigation schemes. The plant itself is more than 95% water, but has fibrous tissue and a high energy and protein content that can be used for a variety of useful applications – paper, fibre board, charcoal briquetting, biogas production, water purification, yarn and rope, and more recently – furniture making. For furniture, this product has a durable, spongy texture which provides attractive comfort and has become a stylish and popular part of the furniture ranges available in today’s market. Bananna leaf is also available in abundant natural quanitites and has multiple uses. Kubu consists of a wide natural fibre which has produced the latest in very beautiful stylish furniture.