Autor:

B.D. Nasendi

Editorial:

INBAR

Año:

1994

Número de páginas:

18

Palabras claves:

Indonesia, rattan, economy, markets

This paper provides socio-economic information on Indonesia’s rattan sector. Indonesia has the largest rattan reserve in the world, with approximately 80% of the world’s rattan, mainly in Kalimantan, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Maluku and Irian Jaya. Studies indicate that there are at least 300 species of rattan growing in Indonesia. Rattan stems are generally used for producing various household
articles such as furniture and woven products.