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In Africa, the unit of sale is a bundle or a bale. The harvester is usually paid per number of canes, each with a value of 100 to 200 F CFA (0.15 to 0.31 euros) for both species, depending on the quality. The unit price for large diameter canes can sometimes reach 300 F CFA (0.46 euros). A skilled harvester can cut around 140 canes per day, which results in a guaranteed daily income of 14 000 F CFA (21.30 euros). It is also possible to work as a wholesaler for raw rattan in large urban areas. Quality control is especially important in this scenario: make sure there is no unwanted gum or resin, or any trace of mould. A regular client base depends on providing high quality rattan that is pliable, supple, strong and evenly shaped. The canes should be able to bend without splitting. <strong>Rattan</strong> canes can be sold all year round, providing a stable and regular supplementary income. There is also potential income generation in transforming rattan cane into furniture. 5.2 Commercialization of transformed rattan <strong>Rattan</strong> products include kitchen utensils (trays, baskets, etc.), furniture (cupboards, chairs, beds, etc.), decorative objects (flower pots, statues, etc.) and models for hairdressing and tailoring (mannequins, etc.). The quality of the products depends on the creativity and originality of the design, consistency in production, sturdiness, traces or absence of burn marks, careful use of nails and their appearance, and the style and quality of weaving. 22
Sale of furniture and decorative objects made from rattan Simple furniture is the most commonly found product in artisans’ displays, and provide a minimum monthly profit of 150 euros. The quantity of cane used can vary from one product to the next. EXPENSES RECEIPTS Item Unit Unit cost (US$) Total price (US$) Item Unit Unit cost (US$) Total price (US$) Purchase of canes (250) Bale of canes 8 2000 Sale of pieces of furniture Piece of furniture 85 5 270 Shop rental Casual labour Equipment Local taxes TOTAL - - - Annual Fixes rate Fixes rate Fixes rate Fixes rate 322 382 783 210 3 697 Income 1 573 Source: Zoro Bi and Kouakou, 2004 An artisan’s trading account for 250 rattan canes 23
Page 1 and 2: COLLECTION PRO-AGRO Rattan producti
Page 3 and 4: Contents 1 Rattan selection, produc
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Page 7 and 8: Rattan seeds can be stored in a dam
Page 9 and 10: Avoid damaging the young plants whi
Page 11 and 12: Identifying mature rattan stems •
Page 13 and 14: 3 Rattan processing Ideally, rattan
Page 15 and 16: The curing process • Light a fire
Page 17 and 18: 4 Rattan transformation Rattan has
Page 19 and 20: • Pull the large diameter rattan
Page 21: 5 Rattan commercialization More tha
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