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What is raffia cloth used for?

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What is raffia cloth used for?
Raffia cloth is used to produce many different types of items. Examples include clothing, handbags, placemats and upholstery. The cloth comes from dried woven palm leaves. You can find a variety of raffia cloth furniture, apparel and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

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
Category

Early 20th Century Central African Other 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

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