1980s African Square Kuba Textile Ottoman

Description

Superb ottoman Newly upholstered in old fine handmade Kasai Velvet kuba cloth, with embroidered geometric design ,made of raffia from … more Superb ottoman Newly upholstered in old fine handmade Kasai Velvet kuba cloth, with embroidered geometric design ,made of raffia from a palm tree. B
rown faux Leather cotton.
Originally Kasai were used as currency, and were valuable products for trade and dowries and exchange , missionaries arriving the kingdom in the 19thc were fascinated by work and encouraged women to produce more of them to adorn religious vestments for Catholic missionaries and decorate the interiors of European houses."
16" L x 16" W x 14.5" H
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