OFF THE SHELF

Examining the appeal of rattan through the ages, designer Lulu Lytle’s new book looks at its endless style and versatility

- JO BAILEY

IT WAS in 2010, after learning that Angraves (England’s last remaining rattan weaving workshop) was due to close its doors forever, that Lulu Lytle, co-founder of Soane Britain, decided to step in to help bring the weavers’ expertise to a new audience. With a keen passion for promoting traditional skills and as an avid lover of rattan, it’s no wonder she also focused on gathering material for her book – Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm. Through archival photography, Lulu’s book reveals how designers and craftspeople through