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What is Kuba cloth made from?
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Kuba cloth is often called raffia cloth and is made by weaving the leaves of the raffia tree into pieces of fabric. The designs and methods of making the fabric depend on the sub-group of Kuba people who create it. Find a range of Kuba cloth items from some of the world’s top collectors on 1stDibs.
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Shop for Raffia Kuba Textiles on 1stDibs
Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire
By Kuba
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1676. Old African textile from Kuba, Zaire: with small shells as ornament.
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Textiles
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Embroidered Raffia Textile, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is in rather good condition, except some ware and some slight yellowness due to use and age.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
