Over the last few years, many people worldwide live in a state of uncertainty, at least partly due to the effects of the pandemic, social unrest, and climate change, we search for protective mechanisms and environments in our dwellings and wherever we go or stay. Therefore, feeling good at home has never been so essential …
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TOP 5 INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN 2022 – INSPIRED BY ORIENT HANDICRAFT’S STYLE
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JUTE: THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IN ITS PUREST FORM
JUTE: THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IN ITS PUREST FORM Jute is a common fiber that is obtained from the stem of a bast fiber plant. It is considered a “golden fiber” thanks to its golden and silky shine texture, as well as its importance. To collect fibers from the jute plants, the stems initially go …
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RATTAN: NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE
RATTAN: NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE When someone mentions wickerwork, rattan is usually one of the first things that comes to people’s mind. Rattan can be wicker, but not all wicker is made from rattan, although the terms are often confused. Wicker is a form of weaving, the process of creating woven items. Rattan can …
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BAMBOO COLLECTION
BAMBOO COLLECTION Bamboo has been an easy and versatile material for societies that have practiced a ergonomically and environmentally sustainable way of living such as Vietnam. Bamboo is considered sacred in our society as it is invaluable for many daily lives activities. For rural people who do not depend on industrial goods for their daily …
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AN ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION FOR PACKAGING
AN ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION FOR PACKAGING With products made from special materials like plant fiber, it is necessary to have a decent moisture-controlled packaging method. This involves the applying of desiccant gel packet to absorb water vapor and prevent corrosion or mold growth in the products. As we become more environmentally aware, we commit to reduce …
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SEAGRASS: A PRECIOUS GIFT FROM NATURE
SEAGRASS: A PRECIOUS GIFT FROM NATURE Exactly as its name implies, seagrass is a type of grass that grows in the sea or in areas that have saltwater. Seagrass grows abundantly in Vietnam as our country has access to a lot of tropical oceans. It is farmed to be cut and processed specifically for weaving. …
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THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS Handcrafted from natural plant fiber, each and every piece of our basket or furniture is unique in their own way. However, they all share the same manufacturing process that we follow upon. A regular production progress of Orient Handicraft begins with materials and molds being gathered and readily stored in warehouse. Our …
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WATER-HYACINTH COLLECTION
WATER-HYACINTH COLLECTION Native to Vietnam, water hyacinth is a plant that grows at an immensely fast pace when removed from its natural habitat. It is harvested and used for a variety of purposes. One of these uses is now the creation of gorgeous, elegant furniture/home accessories. Young hyacinth stems are initially hand-picked from the waterways …
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THE VIRTUE OF NATURAL PLANT FIBER
THE VIRTUE OF NATURAL PLANT FIBER As a wholesale manufacturer, Orient Handicraft promotes a greener and minimalist lifestyle. For this reason, the use of plant fiber as main materials to produce is our priority. Most of our products are made from water-hyacinth seagrass, rattan and abaca, etc. They are great alternatives that can serve both …
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