The bamboo picture frames made out of fine quality bamboo, presents a fashionable choice of picture frames, which are truly exotic and unique in their own sense. Their presence in the house adds value to all kinds of art and photography. Except being used for framing photos and pictures, it can even be used for framing mirror. There are many numbers of designs for a bamboo frame, such as, frames equipped with natural cane of bamboo surrounds, frames with strip laminate, and some carved in elegant parquet patterns. There are certain unique frames made out of the root of the bamboo tree, may be they are worked on by using methods like torching, and possibly given finishing using lacquer.

The bamboo picture frames are available in market in various colors, such as, Silver, Gold, Copper, Black, Expresso, White and Black Lacquer, and Honey Lacquer. The three standard sizes in which these frames come are 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10 inches. The printed photograph measurements will fit into these sizes. These frames can be hung either way vertically or horizontally, depending on the photo whether it is in landscape or in portrait dimensions. The bamboo frames can be easily made at homes too.

To start the making of a frame first of all bamboo sticks should be cut into required length using appropriate methods, then mark the size of the photo frame on a glass or plastic sheet, keeping in mind that this size has to larger than the size of the picture. The next step includes gluing of the bamboo sticks on the frame in the desired style leaving the area of the photograph. One should not forget to attach cardboard at the backside for supporting the frame. Then as desired one can make it hung from the wall by attaching the ribbon loop, or can make it a table top by attaching a bamboo stick. Lastly, one can add the picture or photo to the frame, and can either gift it or use it for own purposes.

A handcrafted gift is always more special if gifted to the loved ones. The use of bamboo picture frames in place of a hardwood frame not only imparts a different look, but also supports environment friendly practices. It is good to know that bamboo plants are renewable and quickly growing when compared to the depleting hardwood trees. There is no requirement of pesticides or fertilizers in growing of bamboo plants, which is again an added advantage.  So it can be said that bamboo frames are both beautiful and eco-friendly.