Chair Caning - A Practical Guide to Weaving Cane Seats

Materials and tools - introduces the reader to using cane and the few tools needed to get started Techniques - explains weaving and finishing techniques, such as pegging and beading, with clear, detailed instructions and step-by-step photos Projects - covers a range of furniture types and caning styles from Tub to Bentwood chairs and from Rising Sun Backs to Binder Cane seats Alternative patterns - explores other decorative weaving designs, such as the Hexagon pattern and Close-Caned woven panels

About the author

RACHAEL SOUTH is a second-generation upholsterer and a third-generation chair caner. She specialises in restoring fine antique furniture, and exploring contemporary seat weaving. Her work has been exhibited widely, she regularly teaches chair-caning workshops and she is the upholstery course leader at London Metropolitan University. She’s also appeared on the BBC’s The Repair Shop and is a yeoman of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers.

Product details

• Authors: Rachael South
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 02.06.2025
• EAN: 9780719844539
• ISBN: 978-0-7198-4453-9
• Dimensions: 189 mm x 246 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 322 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Nature Crafts, Spinning and weaving, Bamboo, reed and wicker crafts