Rattan? Isn't that too light/little mass, ... (i might be a little Bias) I've got 3 White/Red Oak Training Canes I agree, the surface lightly burnt, sanded and lacquered, greatly helps.
67 posted on 01/30/2015 11:14:15 AM PST by skinkinthegrass
("Bathhouse" E'Bola/0'Boehmer/0'McConnell; all STINK and their best friends are flies. d8^)