Framed Vintage Kuba Textile Wall Art No. 018
This artwork is a one-of-a-kind vintage textile piece from DRC, handmade in the traditional technique. Vintage Kuba cloth, is a unique textile featuring geometric intricate designs that are created when pieces of raffia are hand-stitched to a larger piece of raffia. Traditionally the men harvest the raffia and the raffia cloth is then woven. Then the women then create the patterned textiles. Originally, Kuba cloth was worn as a skirt during burials. However, then Kuba was used in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and life celebrations.
Dimensions: Frame: 8.5" x 8.5" x 1" Textile: 3.75" x 3.75"
Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Buying vintage also means you are making a sustainable home purchase by giving an old piece a new life. We strive for exceptional quality, rarity and vibrancy throughout our collections executed in a way that treats people and the planet fairly.
With every purchase:
- a donation is made to GirlForward, a community of support dedicated to creating and enhancing opportunities for girls who have been displaced by conflict and persecution
- a tree is planted with One Tree Planted, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization focused on planting trees around the world to combat deforestation
- a donation is made to Carbonfund to help offset our carbon footprint
Buying vintage also means you are making a sustainable home purchase by giving an old piece a new life. We strive for exceptional quality, rarity and vibrancy throughout our collections executed in a way that treats people and the planet fairly.
With every purchase:
- a donation is made to GirlForward, a community of support dedicated to creating and enhancing opportunities for girls who have been displaced by conflict and persecution
- a tree is planted with One Tree Planted, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization focused on planting trees around the world to combat deforestation
- a donation is made to Carbonfund to help offset our carbon footprint
Picking a rug is a big decision and decision paralysis is a real thing. We get it and we're here to help! If deciding what size and style is daunting, shoot us an email with dimensions and photos of your space so we can help guide you to what would fit best.
Picking a rug is a big decision and decision paralysis is a real thing. We get it and we're here to help! If deciding what size and style is daunting, shoot us an email with dimensions and photos of your space so we can help guide you to what would fit best.
Framed Vintage Kuba Textile Wall Art No. 018
This artwork is a one-of-a-kind vintage textile piece from DRC, handmade in the traditional technique. Vintage Kuba cloth, is a unique textile featuring geometric intricate designs that are created when pieces of raffia are hand-stitched to a larger piece of raffia. Traditionally the men harvest the raffia and the raffia cloth is then woven. Then the women then create the patterned textiles. Originally, Kuba cloth was worn as a skirt during burials. However, then Kuba was used in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and life celebrations.
Dimensions: Frame: 8.5" x 8.5" x 1" Textile: 3.75" x 3.75"
Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Buying vintage also means you are making a sustainable home purchase by giving an old piece a new life. We strive for exceptional quality, rarity and vibrancy throughout our collections executed in a way that treats people and the planet fairly.
With every purchase:
- a donation is made to GirlForward, a community of support dedicated to creating and enhancing opportunities for girls who have been displaced by conflict and persecution
- a tree is planted with One Tree Planted, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization focused on planting trees around the world to combat deforestation
- a donation is made to Carbonfund to help offset our carbon footprint
Buying vintage also means you are making a sustainable home purchase by giving an old piece a new life. We strive for exceptional quality, rarity and vibrancy throughout our collections executed in a way that treats people and the planet fairly.
With every purchase:
- a donation is made to GirlForward, a community of support dedicated to creating and enhancing opportunities for girls who have been displaced by conflict and persecution
- a tree is planted with One Tree Planted, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization focused on planting trees around the world to combat deforestation
- a donation is made to Carbonfund to help offset our carbon footprint
Picking a rug is a big decision and decision paralysis is a real thing. We get it and we're here to help! If deciding what size and style is daunting, shoot us an email with dimensions and photos of your space so we can help guide you to what would fit best.
Picking a rug is a big decision and decision paralysis is a real thing. We get it and we're here to help! If deciding what size and style is daunting, shoot us an email with dimensions and photos of your space so we can help guide you to what would fit best.