Caning (furniture)

Introduction to Caning (Furniture)
– Caning is a method of weaving chair seats and other furniture.
– It can be used for building new chairs or repairing cane chairs.
– Caning is specifically the craft of applying rattan cane or rattan peel to furniture.
– Wicker work, on the other hand, refers to weaving materials like willow or rattan reeds.
– Caning is not to be confused with wicker.

Rattan
– Rattan is the type of cane used for furniture.
– It is derived from the rattan vine native to Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
– Rattan vines can grow up to 100-300 feet in length.
– The rattan stems are cut to uniform lengths and the bark is removed before export.
– Rattan cane should not be confused with sugar cane or bamboo.

Cane Chair Weaving
– Cane chair weaving is a common use of caning.
– The craft of cane chair weaving has been depicted in historical artwork.
– Rattan cane is used to weave the seats and backs of chairs.
– Cane chair weaving requires skill and precision.
– Caning can also be used for other furniture pieces besides chairs.

References
– Perry, L. Day wrote a book called ‘Caning: The Seven Steps’ which provides information on caning techniques.
– ‘Seat Weaving’ by Manual Arts Press is another resource for learning about caning.
– Jessup, Anne L. and Logue, Annie E. wrote a book called ‘Chair Caning’ which covers the craft of caning.
– These books can provide further guidance and instruction on caning.
– Additional reference materials may be available for those interested in learning more about caning.

Further Reading
– ‘The Handicraft Book: Comprising Methods of Teaching Cord and Raffia Constructive Work, Weaving, Basketry and Chair Caning in Graded Schools’ is a book that covers various crafts including chair caning.
– This book can be a useful resource for educators or those interested in teaching chair caning.
– The book provides methods and techniques for teaching chair caning in schools.
– Further reading can help expand knowledge and understanding of chair caning.
– There are additional resources available for those looking to delve deeper into the craft of chair caning. Source:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caning_(furniture)

Caning (furniture) (Wikipedia)

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In the context of furniture, caning is a method of weaving chair seats and other furniture, either while building new chairs or in the process of cane chair repair.

Furniture or chair caning may be confused with wicker; chair caning is specifically the craft of applying rattan cane or rattan peel to a piece of furniture such as the backs or seats of chairs, whereas wicker or wicker work is a reference to the craft of weaving any number of materials such as willow or rattan reeds as well as man-made paper based cords.^{[citation needed]}