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This rattan material without outer shell is lighter and more flexible than traditional wooden rods. Under impact it does not crack like wood and does not splinter, making it especially popular in various branches of martial art stick fighting. Due to its natural flexibility, this stick’s movement follows the hand’s direction perfectly.
Material: natural rattan. Diameter: 2.3-2.6 cm and 2.1-2.4 cm. Length: 50, 80 and 160 cm. It is important to note that these sticks are not perfectly straight since they are made from natural rattan. They are generally used as fighting sticks in eastern martial arts, but are also suitable for rattan for furniture repairs.
Martial art stick fighting is based on several thousand years of tradition. In Asia, the use of sticks was common among ordinary people and formed an integral part of monastic culture as well. Different branches used various materials, but the rattan stick held a prominent role in eastern martial arts due to its flexibility and durability. With karate sticks, aikido stick, martial arts escrima sticks, and other fighting sticks, the basic approach is that the stick acts as an extension of the hand, so it must be sufficiently flexible yet resistant.
Yes, these sticks can be excellently used as a structural element in rattan furnitures and other similar items. It is also perfect as rattan for furniture repairs for reinforcement, replacement, or for substituting damaged parts. This natural rattan material UK is also ideal for creating decorative elements and home accessories. Furthermore, it can be used in handicraft projects, such as bow-making, where the rattan material’s flexibility and strength are advantageous.
We offer rattan rods in 50 cm, 80 cm, and 160 cm lengths. On request, custom size cutting can be provided for a cutting fee.
The material of these stick is the rotang palm, a liana-like plant that grows by creeping along the ground and trees. It does not have a crown and its leaves are scattered along the stem. Under its strong bark, the longitudinal stem can grow up to 200–300 meters, making it both firm and flexible. The soft internal rattan material UK is perfect for weaving, peddig braiding and other crafts, and even the frame of rattan furnitures can be made from it.
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