Antiques Boutique

Dealer Information

Dealer: Penny Worrall
Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 7795 343042
Email: penny@pennyworrall.com

Kuba cloth cushion

SOLD

Code: KUBA80

Dimensions:W: 24" (61 cm)H: 16" (40.6 cm)

Website: https://www.antiquesboutique.com/brown-black-cushions/kuba-cloth-cushion/itm124087

This cushion is made from a vintage Kuba cloth. Kuba cloth is made by the Kuba (Shoowa) people from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kuba cloth is handwoven using the strands from raffia palm leaves. The raffia strands are dyed in a variety of earth tones using vegetable dyes. There are 2 finishes, either a flat weave finish or a cut pile (faux velvet). This graphic cushion is a mix of both cut pile example. It is backed with a heavy brown linen and have a zip fastener and feather pad.