Description

This vintage Kuba Kasai Velvet Boutallah raffia textile from Zaire, Africa, showcases a geometric pattern handcrafted from raffia palm fibers. Dyed by women and woven by men, it measures approximately 24.5″ by 22.25″ and is striking in person. The Kuba (Bakuba) people are renowned for their intricate fabric-making process involving the entire family. Each piece undergoes soaking, beating, hand-scraping, and careful working to achieve its distinctive silk-like texture and fine quality.See

Dimensions

22.25ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 24.5ʺH

Styles

African

Period

1980s

Country of Origin

Congo

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Raffia

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Black

Condition Notes

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