Kuba Raffia Cloth Pillow

Description

Pay homage to African culture with this beautiful Kuba Raffia Cloth Pillow Cover. Each cloth expresses the art, culture, and … more Pay homage to African culture with this beautiful Kuba Raffia Cloth Pillow Cover. Each cloth expresses the art, culture, and traditions of the Kuba people of Congo. The men use traditional techniques to hand-weave the raffia fibers using single-heddle looms. They’re also tasked to soften and prepare the rough cloth by pounding it in mortars. Once the cloth is ready, the Kuba women take over and hand-stitch appliqués in patterns unique to each cloth.

Quick product features:
Size: 18" x 22" x 6"
Made from authentic handwoven Kuba cloth
Backed in faux leather
Finished with knife edges
With hidden-zipper closure
Made in Morocco
Variations in color and pattern are part of the uniqueness of each raffia cloth
Dry clean only less