Bamboo passion: Eco-friendly material for home decoration
Bamboo is everywhere in Indonesia. Architecture, construction, sculpture or decoration. The bamboo is traditionally used for its ecological and resistance qualities. Bali Bazaar sees it as an eco-friendly home decoration. We tell you more.
Bamboo is strong, very strong. It has the compressive strength of concrete and the strength-to-weight ratio of steel. No wonder the construction industry still uses the bamboo. In Indonesia, you will often see large scaffolding made from bamboo. But also support structures when constructing buildings or houses. From Sumatra to West Papua, via Java and Bali, bamboo is a key material in the archipelago.
But what is it exactly? Bamboo is a plant that is native to regions of Asia with a tropical climate. It grows quickly. And, depending on the species, bamboo can reach 20 to 30 meters in height! For 3 to 5 years, the plant increases its thickness and diameter. On a bamboo clump, an average of 20 to 30 bamboo stems can be cut each year. After cutting about 50 centimeters from the ground, another shoot will develop naturally.
Bamboo work
What are its limits? The bamboo is subject to moisture, sun and parasites. Without proper treatment, the bamboo will last only a few years. However, it can last for decades with a proper maintenance. Washing, drying, grooming by using natural treatments are essential to make it technically more resistant.
Today, the architecture industry still relies on Bamboo. New techniques and new know-how are also making it possible to build ever larger and more ambitious structures. It is also recognized that bamboo buildings, which are more flexible, are more resistant to earthquakes.
Its other uses are numerous (decorative sculptures, furniture, musical instruments, accessories and decoration). In addition, bamboo is an alternative to many materials. It is therefore part of a logic of respect for the environment and sustainability. Every piece, object or construction made of bamboo saves a tree.
Bamboo cultivation in Indonesia also benefits local communities who derive long-term employment and economic resources.
More info and figures!
Bamboo is good for the climate:
A bamboo clump can store up to 5,000 liters of water, which makes it a considerable ally for the good management of water and the maintenance of healthy soils.
Just 1 hectare of bamboo plantation can absorb up to 50 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
It is eatable!
Its shoots have been eaten for thousands of years in Asia
Some key numbers:
Indonesia has 6 million hectares of natural bamboo.
It takes 3 to 4 weeks of work after harvest to wash, dry and properly treat the bamboo before its final use.
Eco-friendly home decoration with Bali Bazaar
For our team, bamboo has it all… It is sustainable and good for the climate. On top of that, bamboo it is an ecological alternative to wood, plastic or other disposable materials…
At Bali Bazaar, bamboo comes in reusable cutlery with our Eat Green pouches and in our decorative trays. All of these products are handcrafted in Bali by artisans who master the processing and working of bamboo. Go to the Home section to discover them. Make a gesture for the planet and adopt the perfect eco-friendly home decoration.