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From the several crafts in Indonesia, it looks like rattan is one that is unique and distinctive. In addition, rattan Indonesia has also been around a long time, and from the beginning until now is still in great demand by the public, both local and foreign. Well, it was not surprising considering the various advantages possessed by rattan as a material for furniture.

Rattan products is also likely to be the mainstay of Native Borneo, South Kalimantan origin brand craftsman who makes a wide range of home furnishings of rattan and wood. The furnishings are made and sold, among others shoe rack, magazine rack, floor mats, a room divider, folding beds, folding tables, folding chairs, a prayer rug, and many more.

Native name Borneo itself was founded by Anne Soemarko in 2015. But, rattan craft industry itself has existed since 28 years ago, founded and run by her parents , also in South Kalimantan. This rattan craft idea itself originated from 1985. At that time, Japan's booming mats. Many communities in the country who are looking for mats and want to buy it, even if it has to be imported. But when the supply mats in Indonesia itself is not too much . Seeing the conditions and opportunities, Anne's father decided to establish a company that makes rattan mats for sale to various countries including Japan.

Handmade products made in Indonesia has great potential, both locally and overseas. He was told, that the Japanese people who buy their artificial rattan mats are not just buying mats, but also other handmade products, both from Native Borneo as well as from other artisans.