This Kuba cloth was woven with a simple yet beautiful design and alternating colors. The textile measures 123 inches long and 20 inches wide. Used textiles may have tears or fraying of the edges. Please inspect photos.
Type of Object
Kuba Cloth Textile
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Ethnicity
Kuba
Material
Raffia Palm Vegetable Fiber
Approximate Age
Unknown
Height (Inches)
123"
Width (Inches)
20"
Weight (Pounds)
2 lbs
Overall Condition
Textiles may have tears and loose seams. Inspect photos carefully.
Tribe Information
The Kuba People
Additional Information
Kuba Cloth
About the Kuba Cloth
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuba textiles are quite unique. Raffia palm is cultivated by tribes’ men to use as yarn. Using single-heddle looms, they weave the raffia to desired shapes and sizes. The next step in the process is to pound the fabric, rendering it soft and able to accept pigment. The Kuba typically create various geometric patterns when dying their fabric.
