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At first, you don’t notice it…

  • Post published:April 22, 2026

All is normal. And then, snap! Your beloved riempie chair rips a tendon. That is the nature of riempies, whether white, tanned or raw - at some point they reach…

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“But I already have the material…”

  • Post published:April 13, 2026

I hear that all the time. Someone walks in clutching a roll of old cane webbing or a bundle of riempies they've stashed away for years, thinking I’ll just handle…

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Care & Maintenance: Heritage Furniture

  • Post published:March 13, 2026

1. Raw & Kudu Riempies (The "Sandveld" Standard) Rawhide is an organic, "living" material. It needs to retain its natural oils to stay strong. • Avoid Direct Sunlight: UV rays…

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