African Kuba Cloth
Early 20th Century Geometric African Kuba Cloth
Located in San Francisco, CA
African Kuba cloth. Collection of Lucille A. Lamkin.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Zabihi Collection Antique African Kuba Cloth
Located in New York, NY
Antique African Kuba cloth textile.
Measures: 1'5'' x 4'2''
Category
20th Century African Kilim Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
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
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cove
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
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
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
20th century African Kuba cloth from the Congo - Sea shells
Located in Malton, GB
This is a hugely decorative and very long 20th century African Kuba cloth from the Congo. Made
Category
20th Century Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Fabric
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Raffia
Large Striking Graphic Mud Cloth African Textile in Contemporary Frame
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large impressive graphic geometric African Kuba cloth in handsome custom frame having neutral color
Category
Vintage 1960s Botswanan Tribal Contemporary Art
Materials
Textile
Kuba Cloth Pillows
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
Modern African Woven Textile Art Kuba Cloth Set of Three
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern African Weave Textile Fiber Set Kuba Cloth
Set of Three
1-123 long x 21.5 w
2- 100 x 19.5
3
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Textile
Stitch your own Steel Hanging Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
chair with African Kuba cloth embroidery was custom made for specific application in a children’s area
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hand Crafted Kuba Cloth Wall Hanging from D.R. Congo, 1960's
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Kuba cloth (velours du kasai) is a captivating piece of textile art hailing from the Kasai
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia
Fine Kuba Cup with Incised Textile Designs, early 20th century Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba wood cup with incised textile designs, early 20th century, from Central Africa.
The woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Large Framed Textile Fragment of a Ceremonial Dance Skirt from the Kuba People
Located in London, GB
and Sankuru rivers in Sub-Saharan Central Africa. The cloth itself is made from dyed and woven raffia
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Decorative Art
Materials
Textile, Raffia
H 44.1 in W 38.59 in D 1.58 in
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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
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Natural Fiber
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1950's Italian Armchair Black Wood and Steel, African Kuba Cloth Seat Cushion
Located in Firenze, IT
patina, new seat cushion in black and natural african kuba cloth fabric, brass details.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
African Kuba Cloth Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Kuba Shoowa pillow, crafted from a raffia pile cut cloth from the Kuba people. Traditionally this
Category
1990s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Kuba Shoowa pillow, crafted from a raffia pile cut cloth from the Kuba People. Traditionally this
Category
1990s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
George Nelson Cane Back Side Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Northbrook, IL
Lacquer Finish with Natural Cane Back. Seat Cushion Upholstered in an Antique African Kuba Cloth Textile
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak, Raffia
African Art- Kuba Ceremonial Dance Cloth
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceremonial dance cloth created from naturally dyed woven and embroidered raffia. The Kuba people
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Mounted Kuba Cloth
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A very nice mounted Kuba cloth with patches mounted on linen.
Category
Early 20th Century African More Folk Art
Antique Kuba Cloth Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kuba cloth pillow.
Category
Vintage 1930s African Pillows and Throws
Antique Raffia Kuba Cloth Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Antique Raffia Kuba cloth pillow, beige and brown pattern.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century African Pillows and Throws
Early 20th Century Kuba Raffia Cloth Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Kuba raffia cloth pillow, brown and black.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century African Pillows and Throws
Framed Kuba Cloth, African Textile, Tribal, Ethnic 20th Century Folk Wall Art
Located in Totnes, GB
A vintage Kuba cloth in plain black timber frame.
Kuba textiles are unique to the Democratic
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia
H 24.81 in W 20.48 in D 0.6 in
Large Framed Kuba Cloth African Textile Tribal Ethnic Wall Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Totnes, GB
A vintage Kuba cloth in plain black timber frame.
Kuba textiles are unique to the Democratic
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia
H 46.66 in W 23.63 in D 0.6 in
Antique Kuba Cloth with Antique Yourba Beading Pillow
By Bradley Bayou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine antique West African beaded mask has been paired with antique kuba cloth to perfectly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Large African Kuba Cloth Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed large African Kuba cloth pillow. Light rust and tan raffia textile sides with
Category
20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Raffia
Pair of African Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom African Kuba Cloth Pillows in toffee, black, and creme coloration. There are
Category
Early 20th Century African Pillows and Throws
Pair of Vintage African Kuba Cloth pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage African Kuba cloth pillows with high quality tweed fabric on the back and small
Category
Early 20th Century African Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down
Pair of Large African Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of large rectangular custom designed African Kuba cloth pillows. Aubergine and black raffia
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Raffia, Down
Large Custom Cushion from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Large custom cushion from vintage African Kuba cloth. Hand-dyed and raphia palm woven in a subtle
Category
2010s African Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Large Custom Cushion from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Large custom cushion from vintage African Kuba cloth. Hand-dyed and woven raphia palm with cut pile
Category
2010s African Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black and Natural African Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with black and natural colored African Kuba cloth. Natural colored
Category
20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Raffia
Pair of African Kuba Cloth Pillows with Velvet Backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of authentic African Kuba cloth pillow fronts in colors of burnt orange, wheat, charcoal and
Category
20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Raffia
Large Unusual Custom Cushion from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Large unusual custom cushion from vintage African Kuba cloth cushion. Hand-dyed ebony and orange
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Raffia
20th century African Kuba cloth from the Congo - Red and black
Located in Malton, GB
This is a hugely decorative and very long 20th century African Kuba cloth from the Congo. Made
Category
Mid-20th Century Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Fabric
Impressive Large African Kuba Cloth, Framed
By Kuba
Located in Pasadena, CA
African tree species. Multiple layers of this cloth are cut and sewn together and this particular fabric
Category
20th Century Congolese Tapestries
Long French Edwardian Bench upholstered in African Kuba Cloth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long French Edwardian bench newly upholstered in beautiful one of a kind Kuba Cloth from the
Category
Early 20th Century French Benches
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Kuba Cloth Pillow Cases, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Measures:
1- 50 x 64 cm /23.62 x 25.2 in.
2-50 x 62 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique African Kuba cloth pillow , Dupioni silk backing.** Saturday Sale **
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique African tie-dyed Kuba cloth pillow pair with Dupioni silk backing. ... These pillows were
Category
Vintage 1950s South African Pillows and Throws
H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Framed Vintage Kuba Cloths
Located in North Miami, FL
Two fine examples of vintage African Kuba cloth, mounted on a burlap ground with natural wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of African Kuba cloth pillows in unusual colors of cocoa, creme, and terra cotta. They are
Category
Early 20th Century African Pillows and Throws
Pair of Aubergine and Wheat African Kuba Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws
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Linen, Raffia
Vintage African Art Handwoven KUBA Cloth Ceremonial Blanket Wall Tapestry Congo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art, Congo central Africa.
Authentic, handmade African KUBA Cloth Fabric. KUBA cloth is handwoven
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Quilts and Blankets
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Textile
H 69 in W 44.5 in D 44.5 in
Brown, Wheat and Orange Colored Kuba Cloth Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
raffia African Kuba cloth fronts and natural colored linen backs and self 1/2" flange detail. Down
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Linen, Raffia
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Located in Doylestown, PA
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
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Fruitwood
19th Century Continental Diminutive Side Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
African Kuba Cloth.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
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Fruitwood
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Located in Doylestown, PA
African Kuba cloth, on ebonized angular bases.
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Vintage 1940s French Stools
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custom African "Kuba Cloth" cushions.
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By Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
Kuba cloth style upholstery.
In the style of Milo Baughman
USA, circa 1970s
Measures: 28.5"W x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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H 30.25 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Vintage Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Kuba Cloth pillows with contrasting cording and brown textile backs.
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Vintage 1940s African Quilts and Blankets
Midcentury Framed African Tribal Kuba Cloth
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury Framed African tribal kuba cloth,
Kuba cloths signify the story making and tribal art
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage Kuba Cloth pillows with linen backs and self cording. Down & feather inserts.
Category
Vintage 1940s African Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Down
Large Graphic Kuba Cloth African Pillow
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Big bold and organic earth colored kuba cloth pillow.
Category
Early 2000s Botswanan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
Long Kuba Cloth
Located in Rochester, NY
raffia cloth with poms on both long sides from the Kuba people of the Congo region of Africa.
Category
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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20th Century Pillows and Throws
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pair of Vintage Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage Kuba Cloth Pillows with linen backs and self welt detail. Down & feather inserts.
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Vintage 1940s African Pillows and Throws
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Pair of Geometric Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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20th Century African Decorative Art
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Shell
Pair of Antique Kuba Cloth Pillows with Cord Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Kuba Cloth pillows with silk textile back and cording. Rare terra cotta
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Antique 19th Century African Pillows and Throws
Fabulous Italian Armchair Upholstered with African Cloth
Located in Chicago, IL
chair has been recovered with a super piece of vintage Kuba cloth. This chair is truly stunning, perfect
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
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Vintage African Kuba Cloth Pillow
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage African Kuba cloth pillow
Black and tan pattern, back side is natural cotton.
Measures
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20th Century African Bohemian Pillows and Throws
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Antique African Kuba Cloth
Located in Rochester, NY
Tribal African Kuba cloth from the congo of handstitched raffia with beautiful naturally aged pale
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Vintage African Kuba Cloth Pillow
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage African Kuba cloth pillow
Measures: 20"L X 20"H
Hidden zipper closure, and finished with
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African Kuba Cloth, Mounted on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
African Kuba cloth. Woven raffia cloth and embroidered.
Mounted on canvas.
Provenance: W
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Pair of African Kuba Cloth Pillows
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Pair of African Kuba cloth pillows with raffia Kuba cloth fronts in black, gold and cream
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20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws
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African Kuba Cloth Pillows by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Long French Bench upholstered in African Kuba Cloth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long French bench with carved legs upholstered with exposed nails in Natural African Kuba Cloth
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Pair of Rust and Black African Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rust and black African Kuba cloth pillows with rust linen backs and self cording. Sewn shut.
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Vintage 1940s African Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down, Linen, Raffia
Pair of African Kuba Cloth Pillows with Self Cording
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of African Kuba cloth custom pillows with cream linen background and self cord detail. Down
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African Kuba Cloth For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic African kuba cloth available at 1stDibs. Each African kuba cloth for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, natural fiber and raffia. Find 56 options for an antique or vintage African kuba cloth now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African kuba cloth — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each African kuba cloth bearing hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one African kuba cloth that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kuba People produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an African Kuba Cloth?
The average selling price for an African kuba cloth at 1stDibs is $750, while they’re typically $129 on the low end and $5,020 for the highest priced.
Questions About African Kuba Cloth
- What is African Kuba cloth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African 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.
- What is Kuba cloth made from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kuba 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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