HH Perkins Welcomes You To Our New & Improved Website

HH Perkins is Your One-Stop Shop for Weaving and Basketry Supplies

Introduction

HH Perkins is thrilled to announce the launch of our new and improved website, www.hhperkins.com. HH Perkins is owned and operated by Caryl & Todd DeFrancesco, a Mother & Son team, and our friendly staff. We want to welcome everyone to the new site! Whether you're a new customer who just found us or a customer who has been with us for 50+ years, we appreciate you shopping with us so much. We'll always go above and beyond for our customers, and you can reach us anytime. Thank you for taking this voyage with us. We truly appreciate your business, the relationships we've built over the past 100+ years and all the friends we have made along this incredible journey. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

Why HH Perkins?

If you are passionate about weaving and basketry, you must know how important it is to access high-quality supplies to bring your creative vision to life. HH Perkins is a company offering a wide range of weaving and basketry supplies suitable for everything from basket weaving to seat weaving to crafts. With a reputation for excellent customer service and a commitment to eco-friendly practices, HH Perkins is the go-to source for weavers and basket makers nationwide.

Products Offered by HH Perkins

HH Perkins carries many weaving and basketry supplies, including Natural Strand Sane, Rattan, Cane Webbing, Dyed colored reeds, Round Reed, Flat Reed, Flat Oval Reeds, Half Round Reeds, and Pre-Twisted Natural Rush. Whether a beginner or an experienced weaver, the company has everything you need to create beautiful and functional woven items. In addition to natural fibers, HH Perkins also offers synthetic materials, tools, and weaving kits to support all skill levels.

Natural Strand Cane

One of the most popular products offered by HH Perkins is Natural Strand Cane. This all-natural product is grown in the wildernesses of Indonesia. Strand Cane weaves chair seats and is used on other woven items, including crafts and baskets. Strand Cane is carefully threaded through the drilled holes around the perimeter of the chair seat, producing stunning designs and patterns. HH Perkins carries various sizes, so selecting the correct diameter based on seat hole measurements is essential. See the chart in the strand cane section to determine which size Natural Strand Cane you need for your project, or give us a call anytime at (203) 787-1123.

Fibre Rush

Another popular material offered by HH Perkins is Fibre Rush. Fibre Rush is an excellent alternative to Natural Strand Cane or Natural Rush, when you want a softer, more durable material for your chair or weaving projects. Fibre Rush is a popular product among Fibre Artists, seat weavers, and crafters.

Danish Cord

Danish Cord is another popular material offered by HH Perkins. A powerful, durable type of weaving material, Danish Cord is perfect for seat weaving and various basketry applications. Danish Cord is available in different sizes and colors, so choosing what you need for your project is easy. The two main styles of Danish Cord are Laced and Unlaced. They are both 3-ply weaves. Laced Danish Cord has a tighter weave that resembles rope, whereas Unlaced Danish Cord is smooth to the touch, and the weave is less pronounced. Black and White Danish Cord comes in Unlaced only. We sell Danish Cord in 2lb coils, 10lb Reels, and we'll even roll-off 1lb coils for customers.

Seat Weaving Supplies

HH Perkins also carries seat weaving supplies for different types of weaving, including hand caning Natural Strand Cane, Cane Webbing, Reed Spline, Hong Kong Grass, Reeds & Splints, and Pre-Twisted Natural Rush. The company offers a wide selection of tools to help you quickly complete the job, including Chisels, Caning Awls, glues, wooden caning pegs, wedges, and more. There are also helpful seat-weaving tutorials on the company's YouTube & Facebook channels for various furniture projects. HH Perkins also has a great selection of books to help you with your project.

Basketry Supplies

HH Perkins offers hundreds of supplies for basket weaving, including Reeds & Splints, Basket Weaving Kits, Hoops, Handles, Weave-Rite tools, Awls, Strand Cane, Scissors, Basket Tool Kits, Rulers, Clips & Clamps, Nippers, Cutters, and other supplies for the beginner through the professional basket maker. These materials are suitable for both traditional and modern basketry projects. Whether you are creating baskets for décor, events, or gifts, HH Perkins has you covered.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

One of the great things about the products offered by HH Perkins is our eco-friendliness and sustainability. The company uses primarily natural fibers that come from renewable plant sources. Our sustainable products are great for those who love to craft but want to ensure they are making environmentally conscious choices. By purchasing HH Perkins' products, you are making a greener choice for your artistic practices.

Customer Service

HH Perkins is known for its excellent customer service and knowledgeable staff. The company operates nationwide and can assist customers with their selection of products, usage techniques, basketry tips, and weaving tools. HH Perkins also offers custom ordering and consultation services for customers who need exceptional help with their basketry needs. Customers know that when they call HH Perkins, they will always talk to an actual person on the phone in our North Haven, CT, Headquarters. You can reach Todd, Caryl, Noel, David, Marcus, or other friendly HH Perkins staff members via phone, email, social media, or text.

FAQs

If you're a novice weaver or are new to caning and basketry, you may have questions about the materials, techniques, and best practices. HH Perkins has compiled a list of FAQs on the website to help answer some of the most common questions we receive from customers. Questions like "What material is commonly used in weaving?", "What is the most frequently used material for weaving?", "How much Fibre Rush do I need for a chair?", "What is the weaving on a chair called?", "What is Shaker Tape?" and "What is the difference between caning and rattan?" are some of the company's most common questions. We also have size charts, formulas, and quick math conversions to help customers determine how much material they need for specific products.

Final Thoughts

HH Perkins has been a leading supplier of weaving and basketry supplies for over 100 years. Our commitment to sustainability, customer service, and top-quality products has remained a top option for anyone looking to engage with popular crafts, seat-weaving, and basket-weaving supplies. If you're looking for Natural Strand Cane, Fibre Rush, Danish Cord, weaving tools, or seat weaving supplies, look no further than the experienced and dedicated team at HH Perkins. Thank you so much for shopping with us on the new website. If you have any questions about your old site account, how to use the new site, or where certain products are located on the site, call (203) 787-1123 or 1-800-462-6660. You can also email info@hhperkins.com or todd@hhperkins.com.

We are so happy with all the fantastic feedback we have received about the new website. We want to truly thank you for shopping with us. We love what we do, we love our customers, and now we love our website! Here's to another 100 years of making friendships, crafts, and relationships to last a lifetime. Thank you all so much!