{"product_id":"vintage-kuba-textile","title":"VINTAGE KUBA TEXTILE","description":"\u003cp\u003eKuba Kingdom, Democratic Republic of the Congo\u003cbr\u003eMid 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Natural Raffia Fiber, Hand-Spun and Natural Vegetable Dyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Square 57cm x 47cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Kuba textile is entirely hand-woven by the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Made from the fibers of the raffia palm, this decorative panel showcases the legendary genius and labor-intensive artistry that has inspired generations of modern artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create these textiles, men first harvest, split, and weave the raffia palm fibers on upright looms into a base cloth. Women then execute the complex ornamentation, using natural vegetable dyes to create the black, ocher, and natural tan hues, applying traditional embroidery and sheared-pile (appliqué) techniques to create its plush, \"velvet\" texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile is has unfinished raffia edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Display \u0026amp; Styling\u003cbr\u003eThis square Kuba panel is highly collectible and easily integrated into interior designs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame it under glass or on a custom jute mount for spectacular wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup it with other African textiles for a rich, curated gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrape it on a tabletop, chest, or ottoman to inject natural warmth, history, and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eIn good vintage condition, showing beautiful, aged softening to the natural colors and fibers. Minor irregularities in the weave and pattern are natural characteristics of this hand-made historic process, adding to its authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68108340461872,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/files\/kuba_1_9e2b88e2-7cf4-4d5d-ab28-d401d783bf42.jpg?v=1792174462","url":"https:\/\/www.afrahouse.com\/de\/products\/vintage-kuba-textile","provider":"Afrahouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}