The World's Most Expensive Straw
360° Reportage · Season 26 · Episode 9
Rye straw was long seen as a humble material, used for roofing, wall insulation and woven furniture. Industrial production pushed it into obscurity, but today dedicated artisans are reviving it for luxury interiors, transforming this simple natural material into elegant marquetry and high-end decorative design.
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Season
26
Episode
9
Air Date
16/Mar/2024
Air Time
—
Runtime
52 min
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Rye straw was long seen as a humble material, used for roofing, wall insulation and woven furniture. Industrial production pushed it into obscurity, but today dedicated artisans are reviving it for luxury interiors, transforming this simple natural material into elegant marquetry and high-end decorative design.
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