Cane is the bark of rattan ... She admits that she doesn’t have the patience for weaving. The couple ships repaired chairs across the country. And, with a large warehouse nearby, they can ...

Her passion for the craft of looping and weaving long, thin strands of cane led her to start her own business. She previously worked for a furniture refinisher and saw a need for weavers.

Nigeria has a remarkable heritage, and one craft that is viable for both individuals and the country’s economy is cane weaving. The cane is produced from the peeled-off bark of rattan ...

Then, after making cuts at the top of the cane, she slammed the stalk into a piece of wood, splitting it into four. When preparing stalks for weaving, she splits those again and again until she ...

Learn how to weave a chair seat with reed to retrofit and old chair and give it new life. Get started flat reed chair caning today for a fun and practical hobby. Every chair has a story.