Forgotten Crafts
Chair Caning
Natural Rush Seat
Repairing antique and modern chair seats – cane, rush, wicker & more.
Welcome To Our Shop
Located in Waco Texas, our home-based business has been repairing and replacing broken caned seats and backs for nearly 30 years.
Our Services
“Cane” is a catch-all phrase for many types of woven seating. Here are the descriptions of few. (Please, click the SERVICES link below for more.)
Cane
There are two main types of “cane” – hand cane and pressed cane. (Click the SERVICES page link for more details.)
Rush
We offer both Fiber & Natural Rush. Fiber Rush is made of tightly twisted brown kraft paper, and Natural Rush is made from twisted seagrass. (Click the SERVICES page link for more details.)
Porch Weave
Porch Weave refers to the weaving done on porch rockers, usually done in what is called “wide” or “binder” cane. It is typically a close-woven pattern such as basketweave or herringbone, using 5-8mm cane. Ash or rattan splints are also used for porch rockers.
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Basketry
In addition to chair seat weaving, we have a variety of hand-crafted baskets available for sale. We can also make custom baskets and will soon be available to teach classes.