Reed / Rattan

We now have 3mm Flat Oval!

New Plastic Wicker - see bottom of page



Reed

Reed comes from the core of rattan, a vine-like palm that grows on the Malaysian Peninsula and in Indonesia. Processed in China, the core is machine cut into flat, flat-oval, oval-oval, half-round, and round shapes. Reed can be carved, sanded, and stained like any wood product. We always carry the best materials available to us. However, due to varying climatic conditions, minerals in the ground, heavy demand, and primitive cutting conditions, the quality available changes from time to time. Please keep in mind that although commercially available, reed is still a natural product.


Bulk prices available on reed.
Please phone for information.


Flat Reed

Flat Reed is flat on both sides. One side is smooth (right side), & the other side is slightly rougher (wrong side). Chair seats & baskets are woven with the smooth side out. (Usually 1 coil per average size (15" x 15") chair seat is sufficient.) Sold in coils of approximately one pound, weights and lengths will vary (sometimes significantly) from bunch to bunch. (Examples: weight is especially subject to moisture variation - thicker cut means less footage per bundle - longer pieces mean fewer pieces per bundle.) * Please note: Large size diameter raw rattan is becoming scarce. As a result, the larger sizes - 3/4", 7/8" & particularly 1" reed are becoming hard to get. 1" is not always available. Please plan your baskets & classes accordingly. Thanks!

 Allow ample material for your project!

Natural Flat Reed - Coils
11/64" 
approx. 400 ft.
1/2"
approx. 185 ft. 


coil(s) @ $7.95 ea. 
3/16"
approx. 380 ft.
5/8"
approx. 120 ft. 
1/4"
approx. 370 ft.
3/4" *
approx. 90 ft.
7mm
approx. 300 ft.
7/8" *
approx. 80 ft. 
3/8"
approx. 265 ft. 
1" *
approx. 75 ft. 



Smoked Flat Reed - Coils

Our smoked reed has been chemically smoked - not dyed. It is a warm brown color.

This item is subject to availability. Please phone for current stock.

We received a new shipment the first week in December. The price went up at that time to $10.65 / pound. The quality of the flat reed sizes 3/8 & up is not the best. It is very hairy. It will be sold as is. The smaller sizes are of a good quality.
11/64"
approx. 400 ft.
1/2"
approx. 185 ft. 

currently not the best quality - hairy


coil(s) @ $10.65 ea. 
1/4"
approx. 370 ft.

5/8"
approx. 120 ft.

currently not the best quality - hairy
3/8"
approx. 265 ft. 

currently not the best quality - hairy
3/4"
approx. 90 ft.

currently not the best quality - hairy




Flat-Oval Reed

Flat-Oval Reed is flat on one side and slightly rounded on the other. It can be used to weave and/or as rims for baskets. Smaller sizes can be used to weave chair seats.

Natural Flat-Oval Reed - Coils
3mm 1/2 lb.
@ $6.25 ea. 
11/64"
approx. 320 ft.		 3/8"
approx. 175 ft.


coil(s) @ $7.95 ea. 
3/16
approx. 300 ft.		 1/2"
approx. 90 ft.
1/4"
approx. 275 ft.		 5/8"
approx. 60 ft.
7mm
approx. 200 ft.		 3/4"
approx. 35 ft.



Smoked Flat Oval Reed - Coils

Our smoked reed has been chemically smoked - not dyed. It is a warm brown color.
11/64"
approx. 320 ft.



coil(s) @ $10.65 ea. 
3/16"
approx. 300 ft.
1/4"
approx. 275 ft.




Oval-Oval Reed

Oval on both sides, Oval-Oval Reed works especially well for ribs. The larger size can be carved into handles.

Oval-Oval Reed
1/4"
approx. 188 ft.
 

hank(s) @ $9.25 ea.
3/8"
approx. 68 ft.
5/8"
approx. 30 ft.





Half-Round Reed

Half-Round Reed, also known as split reed, is round reed split in half. It is thicker than flat oval reed. The smaller sizes can be used as weavers. The larger sizes make very nice "fat" rims on baskets.

Half-Round Reed
#3
2.5 mm (coil)
3/8"
approx. 70 ft.
 

hank(s) @ $8.40 ea. 
#4
3.0 mm (coil)
1/2"
approx. 30 ft.
1/4"
approx. 200 ft
5/8"
approx. 24 ft




Handle Stock
3-piece hank
 These thick pieces of reed can be carved and shaped to make custom handles, rims, feet, skids, etc.
Each piece is approx. 3/4" wide x 3/8" thick x 6' - 8' long.

hank(s) @ $9.70 




Round Reed

Round Reed is used in basketweaving as both spokes and weavers. Larger sizes may also be used as handles. Wicker furniture is sometimes made of various sizes of round reed. The diameter of a size of reed will vary from batch to batch.


Natural Round Reed
size

dia.
(approx.)

mm size 
(approx.)

footage/coil 
(approx.)
#00
1/64"
1.00
2600'
 

coil(s) @ $7.95 ea.
#0
1/32"
1.25
2200'
#1
3/64"
1.50
1600'
#2 
1/16"
1.75
1100'
#3 
3/32"
2.25
800'
#4 
7/64"
2.75
500'
#5 
9/64"
3.25-3.50
350'
#6 
11/64"
4.00-4.50
180'
#7
13/64"
5.00-5.25
150'
#8
7/32"
5.50-6.00
105'
#9
1/4"
6.50-7.00
95'
#10
19/64"
7.50-8.00
 80'

Available in varying natural lengths
(5-6 ft. average)

Please indicate approx. footage desired.
size
dia. 
(approx.)
mm size 
(approx.)
 

ft. @ .45 ea.
#12
3/8"
9.50
#15
1/2"
12.50




Smoked Round Reed

Our smoked reed has been chemically smoked - not dyed. It is a warm brown color.

This item is subject to availability. Please phone for current stock.
size

dia. 
(approx.)

mm size 
(approx.)

footage/coil 
(approx.)
#1
3/64"
1.50
1600'
 

coil(s) @  $10.65 ea. 
#2 
1/16"
1.75
1100'
#3 
3/32"
2.25
800'
#4 
7/64"
2.75
500'
#5 
9/64"
3.25-3.50
350'
#6 
11/64"
4.00-4.50
180'




Japanese Quality Round Reed ............. Closeout Sale

This is the Blue Tie Loonti Rattan that is made especially for shipment to Japan. The quality is very good, but the pieces are not overly long. We were quite lucky to get this special reed! Limited quantity.

Packaged in 220 gram Coils - approx. 7 oz.

size mm size 
(approx.)
#1 1.5 mm
220 gram coil
(approx. 7 oz.)


coil(s) @ $2.00 ea.
#2  1.75 mm
#3  2.25 mm
#4  2.75 mm




Braided Rattan

Sold by the foot, braided rattan is used as trim for some wicker furniture. Try adding it to a basket for something different!!!

Comes in two sizes: 3/4" and 1"

3/4" 
ft. @ $1.05


1"
ft. @ $1.10






Pullit Rattan

replaces Datu - similar but comes in a coil

This variety of rattan still has the skin on. It is golden brown in color. Smaller in diameter, it is fairly flexible and can be used dry to make larger baskets.


  coil(s) @  $8.25 ea. 




Plastic Wicker

For use in outdoor wicker furniture.
approx. 1 lb. coils
Available in: light brown (beige), dk green, & white
1/4 Flat Oval
 approx. 290 ft. / pound


@ $12.95
#4 Round
 approx. 200 ft. / pound


@ $12.95
#5 Round
 approx. 110 ft. / pound


@ $12.95