rush Belgium

... Armchairs and stools have been found in Egyptian tombs dating back to the 16th and 12th centuries BC. In medieval Europe, the first reupholsterers repaired chairs for the nobility. Gradually, in the 18th century, these chairs began to enter homes, replacing wooden chairs, stools, and benches. The materials used include rush, marsh straw, and rye straw. The reupholsterer employs the "endless cord" technique, which he wraps around the chair frame.