What is a Riempie?
(A thin strip of) worked leather, used especially for thonging the backs and seats of chairs, settles, and other furniture, for shoe-laces, and as string; riem sense 1 b.
Also attributive (passing into adjective), and occasionally figurative (see quotation 1852). riem sense 1 a. By metonomy: a riempie chair.
Where Can I Buy Riempie In South Africa?
De Jonge Riempies (Pty) Ltd
Address: 111 Monument Ave, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Areas served: Gauteng and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 72 442 8989
Riempie Repair Studio
Address: 55 Doordrift Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7608, South Africa
Areas served: Cape Town and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 72 384 7057
What is Riempie used for?
(A thin strip of) worked leather, used especially for thonging the backs and seats of chairs, settles, and other furniture, for shoelaces, and as string; riem sense 1 b.
Also attributive (passing into adjective), and occasionally figurative (see quotation 1852). riem sense 1 a. By metonomy: a riempie chair.