Rattan baskets
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Rattan |
| Scientific name | Calamus rotang |
| Taxonomic group | Arecaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Forest products |
| Date | May 1998 |
| Location | Mala,Karnataka,India,Asia |
Rattan baskets, Southwestern India. Forests produce many different products beyond lumber. Local peoples all over the world use a variety of non-timber forest products for building, weaving, dyeing, and many other purposes. These baskets are made from rattan, a member of the palm family.
