$855Sale Price|25% Off
California Modern Maria Kipp Woven Lampshade in Sage, Cream, and Brown, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking lampshade designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors. This pie...
Raffia
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 Region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Crafted by hand in the 1960s, this Kuba cloth wall hanging is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the Kuba people. The textile features a meticulous process of handweaving and embroidery using raffia palm fibers, showcasing intricate geometric patterns. The use of natural pigments in the dyeing process adds an earthy and authentic touch to the piece. As a vintage item, this Kuba Cloth is not only a stunning decorative element but also a tangible link to the past, carrying with it the history and craftsmanship of the Kuba people. Its authenticity is underscored by the fact that each Kuba cloth is one of a kind, reflecting the unique artistic expression of the weaver. Whether displayed as a wall hanging, used as a textile accent, or incorporated into interior design, the Kuba cloth invites a sense of cultural richness and historical significance. Embrace the beauty of this vintage, authentic artifact...
Raffia
$3,767Sale Price|20% Off
Large Framed Textile Fragment of a Ceremonial Dance Skirt from the Kuba People
Located in London, GB
A rare women’s ceremonial dance skirt from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a strong artistic textile tradition, the Kuba people i...
Textile, Raffia
Mounted Dida Tie-Dyed Ceremonial Kerchief
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched board that floats off the wall in the shape of the k...
Raffia
1990s Moroccan Hand-Stitched Raffia Fabric with Geometrical Shapes
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Moroccan hand-stitched raffia fabric with geometrical shapes.
Raffia
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Sardinia Hand-Crafted Raffia and Stone Wall Decoration, Modern Style
Located in London, GB
Raffia tufting and satin stitch geometric with pink stones.
Stone
$2,193Sale Price|20% Off
Belle Rive Hand-Crafted Raffia Wall Decoration with Glass Stones
Located in London, GB
Raffia geometric embroidery with geometric glass stones additions.
Raffia, Opaline Glass
$1,972Sale Price|20% Off
Dry Shore Land Embroidered Wall Art, Modern, Silk & Rock Crystal, UK
Located in London, GB
Raffia, bugle, and silk thread geometric embroidery with aquamarine and aventurine stones.
Rock Crystal
Sold|$4,096
H 42.92 in W 47.25 in D 1.97 in
Copper Hand-Hammered Birds Art Work Wall Decoration Panel, 1990
By Pemba
Located in Antwerp, BE
This original piece is a hand-hammered signed copper work of elegant stylish dancing birds in the African sun. Width 120 cm. Height 110 cm. Depth 5 cm.
Metal, Copper
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...
Raffia
$2,115 / item
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Large And Impressive Hand Crafted 'Bathing Ladies' Wall Plaque
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of 'bathing ladies' the original being located in the famous Paris ''HOTEL des Collectionneur. T...
Plaster
Antique Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Scarf
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven wool veil used as a head cover in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdellah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Metal Wall Sculpture, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American wall sculpture made of hand crafted metal designed and produced by Marc Weinstein, in good condition. The abstract Brutalist décor piece is comp...
Metal
$500 / set
H 43 in W 1 in D 18 in
Pair French Hand Painted Neoclassical Wall Hanging Architectural Screen Panels
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Wall hanging Neoclassical Archictural panels, circa last quarter 20th century. Depicting the interior walls of a temple or residence of royalty. Each is painted on board with a me...
Hardwood, Paint
$775
H 26 in W 34.5 in D 0.5 in
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...
Raffia
$675Sale Price|25% Off
H 29 in W 59 in D 1 in
Mid-20th Century Man's Ceremonial (cofradía) Outfit, Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century man's ceremonial (cofradía) outfit, Chichicastenango, Guatemala. 25" (63.5 cm) shoulder to hem by 59" (274 cm) across shoulders It is rare to find a complete ceremonial cofradía outfit in such good condition. The blue zigzag embroidery at shoulders and cuffs is said to signify that the wearer was an astrologist or day-keeper of the ceremonial Maya calendar...
Wool
1970s earthenware wall decoration with thistle decorations
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
1970s earthenware wall decoration with thistle decorations. Earthenware wall decoration / dish with glazed front with thistle decorations and a matte backside signed by the ceramicis...
Earthenware, Ceramic
African Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Stunning feathered wall hanging. Other colors available. Please inquire. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader in Modern Organic Design.
Feathers
$3,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 17.5 in W 53.5 in D 0.5 in
Large Framed Pre-Columbian Antique Peruvian Textile Fragment Chancay Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fragment of antique Peruvian textile from Pre-Columbia era, nicely displayed in a matted metal frame. Likely from Chancay culture in Centra...
Cotton, Linen
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...
Raffia
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H 16.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Maria Kipp Handwoven Lampshade with Ivory Plaid Bands over Natural Raffia, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking lampshade designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors. This pie...
Raffia
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H 16.25 in Dm 18.25 in
Pair of Maria Kipp Mid-Century Modern Natural & Gold Checker Weave Lampshades
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare and striking lampshades designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors....
Raffia
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H 19.25 in Dm 13.5 in
Maria Kipp California Organic Modern Lampshade in Soft Copper and Cream, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking lampshade designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors. This pie...
Raffia
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H 16.25 in Dm 18.5 in
Maria Kipp Handwoven Lampshade with Ivory Plaid Bands over Natural Raffia, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking lampshade designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors. This pie...
Raffia
Maria Kipp Mid-Century Organic Modern Natural Reed Woven Lampshade, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking lampshade designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors. This pie...
Raffia
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H 16.25 in Dm 18.25 in
Maria Kipp Mid-Century Modern Natural & Pale Gold Checker Weave Lampshade, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking lampshade designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors. This pie...
Raffia
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H 16 in Dm 15.25 in L 16 in
Maria Kipp Raffia Lampshade in Burnt Sienna and Honeycomb Stripe, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking lampshade designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors. This pie...
Raffia
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H 16.25 in Dm 18 in
Vintage Brown and Ivory California Modern Woven Lampshade by Maria Kipp, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking lampshade designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors. This pie...
Raffia
Mid-Century California Modern Woven Raffia Lampshade by Maria Kipp, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking lampshade designed by German-born, California-based textile artist Maria Kipp, celebrated for her masterful use of handwoven fibers in postwar interiors. This pie...
Raffia
Authentic African Shoowa Kuba Cloth Remnant, Professionally Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic Shoowa Kuba Cloth square from West Africa, personally purchased there. Employing an overall balanced pattern, deep plush and even lines, these textiles were made for person...
Cotton, Raffia
Mounted Kuba Shoowa Embroidered Cloth
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Kuba Shoowa flat-weave multi-colored embroidered raffia cloth panel with a fantastic all-over geometric motif. Sometimes multiple panels are stitched tog...
Raffia
Vintage Kuba Raffia Textile Panel, Central Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Kuba textile panel. Handwoven and hand embroidered raffia palm fibre. From the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), mid-20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. Panels like this were worn by women on ceremonial occasions as overskirts; some may also have been made as tribute cloths. The underlying fabric is woven exclusively by men; the decoration is done solely by women, utilizing linear embroidery and cut pile techniques. The fibre is won from the underside of the fronds of the Raffia palm. The Kuba panels...
Raffia
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