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Manding Imports of Africa :: African Textile & Fabrics :: Kuba Cloth

Kuba Cloth

This handwoven Kuba Cloth makes a great wall hanging and/or bedding. Indigenous to the Democratic Republic of Congo (Kuba Tribe), Kuba cloth is tightly woven using strands from raffia palm leaves for both warp and weft. Raffia strands are also interwoven between the warp and weft to create intricate geometric patterns. This textile comes in essentially two forms. One has a rich, velvety pile; the other has a flat weave with little or no pile. For both, vegetable dyes are used on raffia threads that are then embroidered onto finished cloth to create patterns; these rectangles, lines, creative curvatures, and circles all have special meanings. Applique' is another technique used to create Kuba patterns. Panels and strips of Kuba are sewn together to make larger pieces of cloth, which is used for ceremonial skirts, wall hangings, or mats for sitting and sleeping. Sign up for newsletters and receive information on new arrivals, discounts, and more!

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SKU	SKU51630
Quantity in stock	No items available
Weight	1.00 lbs
Price:	$60.00

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