hotsell A prestigious fabric among Kuba African art objects.
Mapel (for men) or Ntshak (for women) with applied patterns.
Subgroup kuba, these fabrics forming real paintings of primary art, consist of a textile base in raffia. The geometric patterns formed represent the bodily scarifications of the ethnic group or the decorations of the sculptures. These refined fabrics were intended to be used at the royal court, as a seat or blankets, in order to enhance its prestige. In many cases, it took on the value of money.
It was the men who softened the fibers of young palm trees and bark to make long threads, which was a delicate and laborious exercise that took several months. Embroidery was then the prerogative of women.
Kuba fabrics are beautiful works of African art and look great on display as wall hangings.
ideal for wall hangings of works of art (framed or not).
Handmade items may contain
slight irregularities that are considered normal which does not detract from their quality.
Product code: Kuba/African Kuba/Raphia hotsell fabric 90x46cm