CONTENTS
PAGEForeword3,4Acknowledgments4Chapter I.—Caning; The Seven Steps7Cane7,8Equipment8,9Beginning the Operation9,10The Seven Steps in Caning10-14Chapter II.—Caning Suggestions15Irregular Areas17-21Five-Step Caning21,22The Design Element22-25Chapter III.—Reseating a Chair; Hand Caning26The Process27-31Refinishing31-33Chapter IV.—Reseating a Chair; Cane Webbing34The Process35-40Chapter V.—Rush Seating41Historical41-42Rush42-43Other Materials43-44Preparation of Materials44-46The Weaving Process46-49Rectangular Seats49-50Irregular Seats50-51Suggestions51-54Finish54Chapter VI.—Reed and Splint Weaving55Primitive Methods56-57Bleaching57-58Staining58-59Other Materials59-62Chapter VII.—Seats of Reeds and Splints63Indian Splints72-79A Rustic Chair79-80A Woven Table81Willows81-82Weaving Materials:Where to Obtain84
Courtesy, Periodical Publishing Co.A TYPICAL ALLEY SCENE IN HONG KONG SHOWING NATIVE MEN AND WOMEN SORTING AND STRIPPING RATTAN.
Courtesy, Periodical Publishing Co.
A TYPICAL ALLEY SCENE IN HONG KONG SHOWING NATIVE MEN AND WOMEN SORTING AND STRIPPING RATTAN.