A Lost Art

The art of Cane Furniture construction, repair and reproduction has only a long  history, but it’s an interesting place. To turn grandma’s or dad’s old, worn out, but favorite cane dining room chair into a piece of art is not an easy task.

Every piece of art has a story and a history. As the story of Mended Memories unfolds, it will be documented here.

Really hand caning is indeed a lost art. There are a few of us around, you’ll find us on Google, but I’m a local artist in the Sacramento, California area. This craft was handed down to me by my father…