Framework references

http://www.ofcourselionsource.com/products/parts/rattanStrips/
"Soak the rattan strips in water before winding around the base frame and the framework strips that make contact with the base frame. Take care not to draw your fingers along the edges of the rattan strips to avoid cuts. The strips will tighten naturally as they dry."
"The use of rattan in making lions is also quite popular. Its strength and resilience makes it an excellent substitute for many, but not all, of bamboo’s uses."
[Bundle of 25 strips for $12; length and weight unknown.]


http://www.ofcourselionsource.com/products/parts/bambooStrips/
[Bamboo Strips - bundle of 50 strips (enough for 1 lion) - $40. Also, 10 strips for $10. length and weight unknown.]


http://www.airshipmodeler.com/forums/showthread.php?t=897
"However, there are products made from thin bamboo strips which have already been cut and sanded down to equal sizes, with the knuckles sanded flat. These can be found in floor mats and roll-up window shades. Simply untying the weave that holds the strips together gives you a stockpile of material to work with."

hmm...


http://www.calibamboo.com/bambooblinds.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_2199532_bamboo-window-blinds.html
[how to make your own blinds; from scratch, so, more work than we are willing to do for the product.]

http://earthguild.com/

http://www.countryseat.com/basketinfo.htm