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In a world of steel, glass, and mass production, can an ancient forest vine reclaim its place in modern design? 🔔 Subscribe and join us on this journey around the world → https://bit.ly/GO_ASIA 00:00 The Decline of Traditional Craft 01:00 Why Rattan Became a Lifestyle Icon 02:05 Journey to Kuala Lumpur 03:52 Meeting the Rattan Master 05:37 The Physical Challenge of Bending Rattan 08:34 Building a Chair by Hand 12:18 The Art of Traditional Weaving 16:09 A Difficult Apprenticeship 18:16 The Five-Hour Chair Test 19:55 Reinventing Rattan for Modern Interiors 22:01 The Future of the Craft Years ago, rattan was transformed into a lifestyle statement, as it was perceived as exotic, casual, and fun. It then became the subject of nostalgia. Dess Chew, the owner and head designer of an interior design company in Singapore, is always on the lookout for ideas that fit his philosophy: make the old look new again. In a world of steel and glass, rattan no longer had a place. Where streets once housed proud furniture makers, now they hide their craft from view. Dess goes to Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, to learn skills from curved line maker Master Zeng, whose specialty includes the making of rocking chairs. WATCH NEXT: Hand-Pulled Noodles: An 800-Year-Old Tradition    • The Last Mee Sua Makers - Documentary -  HR   Taiwan’s Last Pot Master    • Taiwan’s Last Pot Master - Documentary - HR   ARTISANS REBOOT - RATTAN FURNITURE Directed by Zen Yeo All Rights Reserved #RattanFurniture #AsianCrafts #TraditionalCraft #Malaysia #Singapore #ArtisanLife #CulturalHeritage #SoutheastAsia #Documentary #GOASIA