Bamboo Blinds

Bamboo blinds are made up of woven slats of decorative wood. In Japan, where they are known as sudare or misu, bamboo blinds are used to shield the verandah from insects, wind, dust, or sunlight. Although, strictly speaking, sudare and misu are general terms that can refer to wooden blinds as well.

One advantage of this type is that bamboo has a natural skin that protects its surface. Hence, it can withstand the forces of nature better. There are two common stitching materials that are used on them. One is cotton, the other is tetron. Although synthetic, tetron is more durable.

Some bamboo blinds, called white bamboo, have their protective skin removed. This gives them a cleaner, immaculate appearance. In order to protect the exposed layer, the surface is usually coated with clear lacquer. However, there are also manufacturers who stain them with teak, golden oak, walnut, or practically any other color. The preferred colors are usually in shades of brown.

Although bamboo blinds, just like most exotic blinds, originated from Asia, they are now popular all over the world. This is mainly due to their elegant appearance as well as their durability, allowing them to look good inside and outside the house.