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HEADMISTRESS PREMIUM RATTAN PUNISHMENT CANE STICK Crook Handle 20
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HEADMISTRESS PREMIUM RATTAN PUNISHMENT CANE STICK Crook Handle RATTAN also known as alamus rotang, is a plant species native to Sri Lanka, India and Myanmar (Burma). It is one of the scandent (climbing) rattan palms used to make Malacca cane furniture, Punishment Cane sticks, baskets, walking-sticks, umbrellas, tables and general wickerwork, and is found in Southwest Asia. The basal section of the plant grows vertically for 10 metres or so, after which the slender, tough stem of a few centimeters in diameter, grows horizontally for 200 metres or more. It is extremely flexible and uniform in thickness, and frequently has sheaths and petioles armed with backward-facing spines which enable it to scramble over other plants. It has pinnate, alternate leaves, 60–95 cm long, armed with two rows of spines on the upper face. The plants are dioecious, and flowers are clustered in attractive inflorescences, enclosed by spiny spathes. The edible fruits are top-shaped, covered in shiny, reddish-brown imbricate scales, and exude an astringent red resin known medicinally and commercially as “dragon’s blood”. The canes are sought-after and expensive, but have to a large extent been replaced by sticks made from plants, such as bamboos, rushes and osier willows. How to make canes for making goods Since the canes grow in water, the water should be removed after cutting the canes. If the water in the canes is not removed, it will not bend properly. Drain the canes and keep them straight for about a week. The canes should be bent after the water is well-drained by that process. Rattan (Wewal)-(sri lankan name) Products Last For Up To 15 Years Or More. The rattan-cane or stick which is known as wewala in Sinhala was used in households to intimidate children. Although it is a rarity to see one of those in modern households and schools, surprisingly the infamous wewala is still being sold. Cane Creations Of Sri Lanka The economy of Sri Lanka is one that is sustained by a number of different cottage industries. Among these, the cane industry is quite important. It has provided livelihood to a number of locals living in different parts of the country for many long years. The skill of bending the pliable cane into eco-friendly furniture and utensils is an ancient one, passed down the generations in certain villagers in Sri Lanka, especially in the east of the Island. Due to the growth in plastic and fibre goods, however, it is now a fast disappearing industry. In Manampitiya, like most places in the Polonnaruwa district, sourcing raw material for the cane industry used to be a popular source of income. Until the more lucrative business of supplying raw materials for the construction industry took off, that is. Specifications & Features
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