Kuba Raffia Embroideries - 2
           from the collection of Marla Mallett
 

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More raffia cloth embroideries made by Shoowa and Boutala Kuba people in the Republic of the Congo. Velvety cut-loop pile forms the majority of the designs; flat stitching is used between pile areas for contrast and detail in most pieces.  

For additional raffia cloths, go to Kuba Raffia Mats - 1.  For other African pieces, go to African Textiles. For textiles from other parts of the world, see our HOME page.
NOTE:  Click on the inventory numbers below for larger full view photos and large details of each textile.   


Boutala Raffia Embroidery
26"x 24½"
Kuba. The Congo
W-5910
   

 

Boutala Raffia Embroidery
25½"x 24"
Kuba. The Congo
W-7718
 

Boutala Raffia Embroidery
32½"x 27"
Kuba. The Congo
W-5907



Shoowa Raffia Embroidery
21½ x 29½"
Kuba.  The Congo
W-7142



Shoowa Raffia Embroidery
21"x 23"
Kuba. The Congo
W-7059

Boutala Raffia Embroidery
32"x 23"
Kuba. The Congo
W-5268




Boutala Raffia Embroidery
27"x 26"
Kuba. The Congo
W-5270

 


Boutala Raffia Embroidery
21"x 27"
Kuba. The Congo
W-8610
 

Boutala Raffia Embroidery
21"x 23"
Kuba. The Congo
W-7551
 


Boutala Raffia Embroidery
20"x 23½"
Kuba. The Congo
W-8611
 
 

Shoowa Raffia Embroidery
25½"x 25"
Kuba. The Congo
W-8565
 

Boutala Raffia Embroidery
23"x 26"
Kuba.  The Congo
W-8775
 



Boutala Raffia Embroidery
27"x 30"
Kuba. The Congo
W-8612
 

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