Being so solid, light and flexible at the same time, bamboo can be used in countless ways, for food, production, textile or decorative use. In Vietnam ( and Asia in general) where it grows abundantly, it can have different meanings: its longevity is considered as a wish for a long life; it represents friendship and it is considered as a sacred barrier protecting shintoistic temples. We only manufacture the roots of the plant through a flame treatment: the flaming makes the outside of the material stronger and caramelizes and darkens the surface. No artificial varnish is used.