Description: This glorious artwork is a fine example of a Kuba velvet, about 22" by 23.5" hand woven from palm fiber of a cut-loop pile embroidery and flat stitch embroidery, the technique produces what is known as KASAI VELVET panels. These were used as currency and highly prized. It is one of the very few fabrics which is still completely made by hand and of natural materials!What may be the most amazing fact of all, is that the artist rarely sketches her designs ahead of time! She works from images in her mind, many times patterns that have been passed down for generations. The Bakuba people traditionally use their fabrics for clothing (particularly ceremonial), floor and seat coverings etc..Kuba can also be framed for display or hung as room decor. And it can be sewn with as well. Crafts include placemats, cushion covers, handbags, frames, and many other items
Price: 110 USD
Location: New Rochelle, New York
End Time: 2025-01-23T19:19:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Culture: African
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
