Raffia mats and Bakuba cloths from the Congo

All textiles shown on this page are from the Kuba in The Congo. All pieces are individually hand-made and hence their sizes and patterns vary; if you are interested in a particular piece, inquire from Lisa , who will be happy to give you all details, including an e-mailed picture, size, material, provenance and price.

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Picture left: A wonderful collection of raffia mats , each one different and unique. Some made into cushions backed with suede and another into a bolster. Also a couple of cushions made from geometric design Bakuba cloths backed with plain cotton.

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