posted on January 25, 2005 08:35:59 PM new
This is an old chair that belonged to my Grandmother. It is at least 70 years old maybe older. My mom has 6 of them and wants to redo the bottoms. The problem is she can't find the material to do it. Her sister told her it was hemp. She had ordered some from a place in either North Carolina or South Carolina to redo her chairs. Now she can't remember the name of the place or exactly where it is at. Can anyone help me on this?
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[ edited by Gtootie on Jan 25, 2005 08:37 PM ]
posted on January 25, 2005 08:56:24 PM new
When I was really young I had a stool from Mexico with that kind of rope. I used it as a seat in the car so I could see out the window. Blast from the past, sorry...
What I would suggest is Macrame cord as it is probably similar and more durable. It will give you the same effect but a cleaner look and probably not so prickly on the legs. You can buy that at large craft stores because I think it is coming back. Popular in the 80's
posted on January 26, 2005 02:36:11 AM new
hhperkins.com sells all sorts of chair seat caning and weaving materials. What you have may be what is called "Danish cord". Perkins will have your material in a range of thicknesses.
posted on January 26, 2005 09:03:55 AM new
Opinion from someone who has done this work: HH Perkins is one of the best supplier and will have what you need INCLUDING instructions on how to reseat it. You might like to know what you or your mother does not have to reseat with same materials. Any chair with four same level rungs can be woven with rush or splint as well as cord. Also not difficult to do and Perkins can supply the materials and instructions. You can find that company on line and, if you want, mail them a piece of the original cord and tell them how many chairs. They will know how much material to send you. Additionally, check each chair before reseating for loose rungs. Any regluing should be done before you do the seat work. You want them as strong as possible before you do to that much effort. You might also check with your local library as they usually carry a couple of books on this craft with instructions and help in identifying exactly what you have. Hope that helps. Ruthie
