This easy-to-read book, abundantly illustrated with more than 160 step-by-step photographs and drawings, tells how to make seats from a variety of natural materials. Included are intricate patterns woven from cane; sturdy and attractive seats made from twisted strands of rush, rope, Hong Kong grass, ... read more
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This easy-to-read book, abundantly illustrated with more than 160 step-by-step photographs and drawings, tells how to make seats from a variety of natural materials. Included are intricate patterns woven from cane; sturdy and attractive seats made from twisted strands of rush, rope, Hong Kong grass, and twine; a basketweave effect created from splints; and more.
Reprint of the Cornell University Bulletins, Ithaca, New York, 1981–1983 editions.
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Making Chair Seats from Cane, Rush and Other Natural Materials was printed on paper made with 50% post-consumer waste,
and the cover was printed on paper made with 10% post-consumer waste. According to Environmental
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