This is one of two "muleback" chairs which the customer remembers being on the grandparents' front porch many years ago. Both are quite sturdy and sound structurally. The seats are woven from manufactured cloth loops, which I remember weaving on a small, steel loom to make potholders as a kid with rheumatic fever looking for something to occupy the long hours of seclusion. The loops in this case were doubled and joined to form a weaver, and a simple basket weave was accomplished, which has endured quite a few years. Upholstery fabric was sewn on to complete the seats.
After exploring several options, the customer has decided to have the seats rewoven in 5/8" reed, herringbone.
