Project description
I would like to commission a fully hand-woven piece of wicker furniture for my living room — ideally a comfortable armchair, though I am open to discussing a storage basket set or a woven headboard instead if that suits your workshop better. I have seen examples of traditional rattan and willow weaving online and I am drawn to the warmth and texture that only handwork can give; machine-made or glued pieces from big furniture stores just do not have the same character, and that is exactly what I am trying to avoid this time.
The frame should be solid wood or steamed rattan cane bent into shape, joined without visible staples or plastic clips, and the weaving itself needs to use genuine natural material — rattan core, willow rods, or seagrass, whichever you feel suits the design best. I like the look of open lattice and herringbone patterns combined on the same piece, but I trust your judgement as the craftsperson and would welcome a sketch or a couple of reference photos before you start so we agree on the pattern together. Natural, untreated tones are preferred over dark stains, though a light protective oil finish for durability is fine.
A few things matter to me for this commission:
— use only natural rattan, willow, or cane — no synthetic or plastic weaving substitutes
— send progress photos at the frame stage and again partway through the weaving
— confirm the weave pattern and finish with me before you begin the actual weaving
— pack the finished piece securely for shipping so the weave is not crushed in transit
The frame should be solid wood or steamed rattan cane bent into shape, joined without visible staples or plastic clips, and the weaving itself needs to use genuine natural material — rattan core, willow rods, or seagrass, whichever you feel suits the design best. I like the look of open lattice and herringbone patterns combined on the same piece, but I trust your judgement as the craftsperson and would welcome a sketch or a couple of reference photos before you start so we agree on the pattern together. Natural, untreated tones are preferred over dark stains, though a light protective oil finish for durability is fine.
A few things matter to me for this commission:
— use only natural rattan, willow, or cane — no synthetic or plastic weaving substitutes
— send progress photos at the frame stage and again partway through the weaving
— confirm the weave pattern and finish with me before you begin the actual weaving
— pack the finished piece securely for shipping so the weave is not crushed in transit
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