Description: Genuine Kuba Textile - Black & Tan Helix with Border Kuba textiles are elaborate embroidered cloth, made of raffia, a palm leaf fiber from the Congo. Dyes are made of mud or indigo, and are softened in the men's hands for weaving and the women embroider designs from memory. Each fabric, pattern and design has great meaning, indicating social status, age, marital status, or a person's character. The patterns are highly sophisticated and contemporary. This extremely desirable part of folk and cultural history is a museum quality piece. Purchased directly from the artists. Never worn or displayed, this vintage piece is in perfect condition. No wear, tears, rips, stains, discoloration, etc. whatsoever. Hand made in Africa. Measures 17.5 x 42 inches. Perfect condition. No rips / stains / marks. Smoke Free storage. ** FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ** Check out our other listings, as we have many rare, vintage, hand made pieces from across the world.
Price: 500 USD
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-01-19T22:49:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Raffia
Tribe: Kuba
