Caning was quite commonly used in Carolean furniture around 1660 in England and has continued in use for seating and decoration purposes. It's popularity hasn't diminished in the least today.

Cane seats were undoubtedly introduced out of a desire for something light and substantial, something which complimented the popular oak furniture of that period. Cane has the ability to enrich flat areas and lighten the appearance of heavy, cumbersome furniture.

Hand-Woven Cane should not be confused with Pressed Cane Webbing. Please see the page about Pressed Cane Webbing to determine the difference.

Other Information about Hand-Woven Cane

Do you have a type of chair called a curved-back rocker with handwoven cane in the seat and back? Look at the back of the chair in profile. With a curved-back rocker, you'll see that the back of the chair curves away from your back in the middle. Now look at the back of the chair from the top. A curved-back rocker will curve away from your back in the middle from this angle, too. This type of seat back should only be woven by someone who, like the CaneWeaver, knows how to weave it properly, weaving the deepest parts of the curves first and then weaving out toward the corners. Done properly, this seat back conforms wonderfully to the human back, making it one of the most comfortable chairs you'll ever have.

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