Weaving pattern is the specification line buyers most often leave blank, and the one that most changes the finished product. It determines how much load the piece carries, how many hours it takes to make, and how it photographs. Four patterns cover most production.
Simple weave
The baseline over-under structure. Fastest to produce, most forgiving of cane variation, and structurally sound. Specify it for products where the weave is a container rather than a feature: storage baskets, supermarket display, anything that will be full of goods and seen from the outside only.
Double weave
Two strands worked together through the same path. It roughly doubles the material in the wall and produces a denser, stiffer body that holds its shape when empty. This is the pattern to ask for when a basket must sit on a shelf unfilled without slumping, or when it will be carried by the rim while loaded.
Diamond pattern
A decorative geometric weave that creates visible diamond forms across the panel. It takes longer than a simple weave and demands more consistent cane, because irregularity shows immediately in a repeating pattern. Specify it where the product face is part of the sale: retail homeware, gifting, interior pieces seen up close.
Cane pattern
The open hexagonal weave familiar from cabinet door panels and chair backs. Light, airy, and clearly a finishing choice rather than a structural one. It works as an insert or a face panel, usually supported by a frame or a solid edge.
How the pattern changes your order
| Pattern | Primary role | Relative labour | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | Structure | Lowest | Storage, display, volume orders |
| Double | Structure, rigidity | Higher | Baskets that must hold shape empty |
| Diamond | Appearance | High | Retail and gifting, visible faces |
| Cane | Appearance, lightness | Moderate | Panels, inserts, furniture faces |
Labour is the cost in handwoven work, so pattern choice moves the ex-works price more than a change in dimensions does. It also moves lead time, which is typically 2 to 4 weeks from approved sample depending on volume and finish.
Mixing patterns in one piece
The common and effective combination is a structural body in simple or double weave with a decorative face or lid in diamond or cane. You pay for the decorative hours only where they are seen. Say this explicitly in the brief, because a supplier quoting "diamond weave" may price the whole body that way.
Frequently asked questions
Which rattan weave is the strongest?
Double weave. Two strands through the same path make a denser, stiffer wall that holds shape under load and when empty.
Does the weaving pattern affect the price?
Yes, significantly. Handwoven products are priced on labour hours, and a diamond pattern takes considerably longer than a simple weave over the same surface.
Can I combine two patterns in one product?
Yes. A structural body in simple or double weave with a decorative diamond or cane face is a common and cost-efficient combination.
Which pattern should I choose for a gift hamper?
Usually a structural weave for the body with a decorative treatment where the basket is seen, plus a finished interior if it will be displayed open.
Do all patterns work in both natural and synthetic rattan?
Broadly yes, and the range of expert weaving techniques is applied to both materials.
Get a quotation for your specification
Send the model, dimensions, finish and quantity you need. A binding quotation comes back within one business day, and a sample is produced to your brief before any bulk run starts. See the full catalogue at rattanhandicraft.exporindo.id or start a consultation.