Kuba
cloth usually references the Kuba tribe in Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo) in equatorial Africa. Kuba clothing
is created out of the natural fibres found in Raphia Vinifera tree,
which in itself goes through a chain of process aided by the
different sects of Kuba people from men, children and women to give
it shape and form to make the final product as we know as the beloved
Kuba textiles. Related
to dying of cloth units, the Kubas use either tie dying or cane dying
processes which is essentially followed up by combining contrasting
undyed and dyed cloth units to be give the finished product an
alluring
appearance.
The true art involved in crafting a single Kuba cloth comes from years of mastering the skill and a great deal of patience. The intricate detail and patterns seen on each Kuba cloth are 100% handmade and can take up to 12 days for a group of two artisans to complete a single 10 foot liner. This complex process makes for a truly unique and hard to replicate piece of art.
PaulskiArt is a family of friends, relatives and designers who share a
supportive appreciation for the African community, arts and culture.
Since its inception in 2013, Paulski Art has been a strong advocate,
helping those in need by buying directly from local artisans and
using 10% of each sale to provide and promote academic programs in
the village of SAME (pronounced Tsa-meh). To add global African flair to your home shop Paulski Art's beautiful Kuba cloths. Kuba cloths make excellent wall hangings, throw pillows, and rugs.
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