In 2 minds whether you should use white chair riempies or raw riempies?

Here is some more info (full article on https://rattanandriempie.co.za/) Riempie chairs are a traditional South African furniture piece with woven leather seats.The leather strips used are called riempies, and there are two main types: raw and white alum.Raw riempies are minimally processed, with a natural tan color.They are flexible when wet and shrink significantly as they dry, which is crucial for tightening the chair seat. And too tight can break your frame. They require soaking in water before use.White alum riempies are treated with aluminum sulfate (alum), resulting in a pale, whitish color.They are stiffer and tightened manually while fitting.They are used dry, without soaking.Key differences between raw and white alum riempies include:Treatment methodColorFlexibilityShrinkage propertiesUsage (wet vs. dry)Moisture resistanceThe choice between raw and white alum riempies depends on personal preference, traditional methods, and project requirements.