Framed Kuba Cloth

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Framed kuba cloth.

The men first gather the leaves of the raffia tree and then dye it using mud indigo or substances from the camwood tree. Kuba cloth bakuba textile art from a published renowned collection shoowa. We have taken these vintage coarsely textured cloths and framed them between glass. Favorite add to.

Check out our framed kuba cloth selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our wall hangings shops. Kuba cloth african natural woven raffia zaire fabric kuba cloth. They then rub the raffia fibers in their hands to soften it and make it easier for weaving. Steve cooper in post renaissance europe kuba cloth the embroidered and appliqué decorated raffia cloth from the congo formerly zaire entered the curio cabinets and treasuries of nobles and kings as the finest representation of african art.

Kuba cloth called kasai velours made by the shoowa kuba ethnic group kuba wall hanging kasai kuba textile kuba pillow zaire textile ethnicadornment. 5 out of 5 stars 622 622 reviews 80 84. Ending friday at 7 03am pst 5d 2h. Kuba cloth is handwoven using the strands from raffia palm leaves.

The kuba people of the democratic republic of the congo weave strips of raffia cloth woven fibers from the raffia palm leaves to drape around themselves at celebrations. Each will vary in size pattern and color. Historically the kuba people have used their cloths as skirts wrappers sleeping mats and even currency. African kuba cloth.

Interior design. These wall art pieces are made using authentic handmade african kuba cloth fabric. This is my kind of art to hang on the wall something rich with texture and character. They make an amazing piece of wall art.

The raffia strands are dyed in a variety of earth tones using vegetable dyes. Sizes vary from 20 28 wide x 9 14 ft. Using the leaf of the raffia tree the kuba people of the congo first hand cut and then weave the strips of leaf to make pieces of fabric often called raffia cloth. The process of making kuba cloth is extremely time consuming and may take several days to form a simple placemat size piece.

Kuba cloth is just starting to become popular in the united states. Each fabric each pattern and each design in traditional kuba fabrics has great meaning. I don t even know how i stumbled onto this shop that s the beauty of an etsy rabbit hole but as soon as i saw these they reminded me so much of my framed piece from anyon atelier. Fennco styles kuba cloth cotton oversized decorative throw pillow cover 22 inch square cushion case for couch sofa bedroom office and living room décor.

And most recently my kuba cloth artwork.