Vintage African Kuba Cloth, Shoowa textile, Wall Decor | Rug Wall Hanging | African Tribal Tapestry, Morrissey Fabric
Vintage African Kuba Cloth, shoowa textile in gorgeous neutral colors. Unique geometric pattern, woven by hand. Beautiful vintage textile. Black and natural raffia colors.
Approx. Dimensions: 32 1/2 inches long x 24 1/2 inches wide.
These versatile pieces are also used for pillow covers and upholstery. They are very durable.
Kuba Textiles come from the Congo. Kuba cloth panels are handwoven using the leaves of the Raffia Palm tree.
The Kuba Shoowa panels are embroidered in various designs in some areas while thick pile that resembles velvet is sewn into cloth and trimmed by snipping fibers; nicknamed Kasai Velvet. Kuba cloths are highly collectible and come in endless one of a kind patterns.
***please note that some Kuba Cloth with black palm fibers may retain the faint smell of smoke. This is from scorching the palm fibers to a dark black when originally woven.
***This work of African textile art is in very good vintage condition.
Ships from my studio in Long Beach, California.
Please message me with any questions as my vintage items are not returnable.
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1-3 business days
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I gladly accept cancellations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept cancellations?
If you request a cancellation within 6 hours of the purchase.
Do you accept returns or exchanges?
I do not accept returns or exchanges due to the nature of vintage textiles. There may be spots, marks, color variations, smudges, lose strings, frays, and/or patches on a textile. While they add to the authentic nature of the product, please review all the photographs before the purchase.
Your satisfaction is of the upmost importance so please contact me with any questions prior to purchase.
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Jul 5, 2023
Grant Boscamp