Bamboo has been long used in China and the Far East as a construction material for scaffolding, piping, and furniture because of its availability and phenomenal strength. In addition to strictly functional features, bamboo possesses attractive colors, shapes, and growing patterns. These characteristics have served as a source of inspiration to artists for countless centuries.

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