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Bamboo furniture

Muwebles na kawayan

Chairs, beds, tables and school desks made from bamboo poles or engineered bamboo. Classic Filipino furniture that is popular again for resorts and homes.

Who makes it

How it’s made

  1. Choose treated, well-dried poles of the right size.
  2. Cut, shape and join them with pegs, rattan binding or bolts.
  3. Sand and finish with a clear, safe coating.

Who buys it

Homes, resorts, restaurants, schools and exporters.

Rules to know

Business permits; treated material avoids complaints from insect damage. Requirements change, so confirm with the agency before you start selling.

Where it’s made in the Philippines

Furniture makers in Pampanga, Laguna, Cebu, Iloilo and many bamboo towns.

How to start small

Make a few strong, well-finished pieces and photograph them in a real setting, like a resort veranda.

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