Vtg African Kuba Shoowa Cloth Woven Raffia Textile fabric Tapestry 25.5”x14.5” For Sale

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Vtg African Kuba Shoowa Cloth Woven Raffia Textile fabric Tapestry 25.5”x14.5”:
$225.00

Vintage African Kuba Cloth Raffia Textile fabric Tapestry 25.5”Lx14.5” Tribal Art

The true jewels of textile art are the small Shoowa cut-pile cloths. Their compex interplay of geometric symbols, inventive rhythm and balance, uniquely individual designs and tight "velvet"surfaces created objects so mysteriously alluring the Kuba people traded them as currency and they were the standard by which a family's wealth and status were judged. These raffia cut-pile cloths, woven by men, were embroidered by women with no stitching visible on the back. Highly prized for their complex patterns, they are further embellished with tight tufting, leading to the nickname "Kasai velvet". They were sewn together for ceremonial dress and covered royal stools. As a sign of status and to provide for the afterlife they were buried with kings or those fortunate enough to own many.

These cloths are not fragile. They can be pinned to a wall, framed, or even used as a fabric for clothing or upholstery. Folds or wrinkles can be removed with careful misting and ironing from the back.

I acquired this along with a HUGE African Estate Collection of Art, Artifacts and Textiles. Visit my store for more.

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