Does your favorite chair have a worn, broken, or missing woven seat? Give that treasured piece of furniture a new lease on life with traditional chair caning and seat weaving by Patty Younger of My Younger Life Studios Wood Turning & Chair Caning, in Wytheville, Virginia.
Patty offers hand-woven chair seat replacement using traditional techniques, including seven-step hand caning (six-way cane), flat reed weaving, and wide binder cane in beautiful herringbone patterns.
Whether it’s a cherished family heirloom, an antique treasure, or an everyday chair that needs a new seat, Patty appreciates the craftsmanship, history, and character that make each piece special.
After 30 years as an art teacher, Patty now enjoys expressing her creativity through chair caning, seat weaving, and artistic woodturning.
She brings an artist’s eye, patience, and an appreciation for traditional craftsmanship to her work.
Passionate about keeping heritage crafts alive, Patty also demonstrates seat weaving at fairs and festivals, introducing others to the beauty and satisfaction of these time-honored techniques.
Have a chair that needs a new woven seat? Contact Patty to discuss your project, explore your seat weaving options, and request an estimate.
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