Chair Caning

Auteur

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.

Texte du rabat

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