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What is African Kuba cloth?
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African Kuba cloth is woven fabric made of raffia fiber that originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo. After weaving, the material undergoes a hand-tufting process that gives it colorful geometric patterns. Find a variety of Kuba cloth rugs, wall hangings and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire
By Kuba
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Long rare African textile from Kuba, Zaire: with small shells as ornament: to put wherever You want, to use , to admire.
B/1676.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Raffia
Vintage Handwoven African Kuba Textile Panel, Raffia, Wall Decor, 1930
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Handwoven and hand died raffia panel - Suitable for wall decoration over a bed or leaning on a long table
B/ 1658-1.
Category
Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Textiles
Materials
Raffia
Hand-Woven Kuba Pillows, Raffia Textile, Early 20th Century
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Two old perfect SHOWA pillows or panels from Kuba, D.R.Congo. Raffia hand-woven , with linen cloth on the wrong size.
There is another one also published by me.
ref. B/1566-11 and 9.
Category
Early 20th Century Central African Other Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
$1,124 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Kuba Shoowa Raffia Grass + Silk Pillows, Set of 2 (Congo), Hand-Sewn, Graphic
Located in Round Top, TX
Kuba Shoowa pillows…crafted from a handwoven palm wood raffia from the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire).
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Raffia
Pair of Kuba Cloth Throw Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
Down-filled and backed with off-white linen, each pillow is faced with a vintage raffia textile from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Raffia
$1,380 / set
Vintage African Kuba Textile, Handwoven Raffia Fabric, Circa 1940
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
