FURN - MAT - Other Materials

Question 1

climbing palm that thrives on Asiatic Regions; pre-processed to produce round cores for making reed or wicker furniture

Answer 1

Rattan

Question 2

type of rattan which has a diameter of over 25mm, and intermode of 250mm

Answer 2

Palasan

Question 3

type of rattan which has a diameter of 15mm to 25mm

Answer 3

Tumalim

Question 4

type of rattan which are glossy, flexible, bright yellow; diameter less than 15mm

Answer 4

Sika

Question 5

type of rattan that are less than 15mm but having a light cream appearance rather than bright yellow

Answer 5

Panlis

Question 6

woody grass knows as “Bambusese,” has stems called “culm,” that are cylindrical and generally separated by partitions or joints called “nodes.”

Answer 6

Bamboo

Question 7

the largest palm in the Philippines with 20m in height

Answer 7

Buri

Question 8

tough outer covering of a variety if animals, fruits, seeds, and nuts; preferred to have a transparent varnish or natural lacquer finish to showcase its beauty

Answer 8

Shells

Question 9

obtained from smaller animals such as calves, sheep, goats, pigs, and alligators

Answer 9

Skins

Question 10

an important upholstery material for furniture

Answer 10

Leather

Question 11

obtained from large animals such as cows, carabaos, and horses

Answer 11

Hides

Question 12

obtained from pelts of reptiles such as snakes and lizards

Answer 12

Kips

Question 13

by-product that shows good potential for the development of furniture, furnishings and Philippine products; crushed and laminated shells, to honey or ivory white for young shells

Answer 13

Cocoshell

Question 14

desirable, interesting furniture construction material for some applications; must be thick enough to provide necessary support, usually 1/2”

Answer 14

Glass

Question 15

the most common stone for furniture; generally filled and polished before used for furniture

Answer 15

Marble