Kuba Raffia Embroideries - 3

            from the collection of Marla Mallett
 

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More raffia cloth embroideries made by 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 Embroideries - 1 or Kuba - 2.  For other Sub-Saharan textile art go to African Textiles. For textile art 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
30"x 26"
Kuba. The Congo
W-8579




Boutala Raffia Embroidery
 24"x 21½"
Kuba.  The Congo
W-5902


Boutala Raffia Embroidery
30½"x 22½"
Kuba. The Congo
W-5108


Boutala Raffia Embroidery
36"x 26"
Kuba. The Congo
W-7170



Boutala Raffia Embroidery
27½"x 28½"
Kuba.  The Congo
W-9225
 
Shoowa Raffia Embroidery
19"x 22½"
Kuba. The Congo
W-7252
 
Shoowa Raffia Embroidery
24"x 22"
The Congo
W-7061
  Shoowa Raffia Embroidery
22"x 22" 
Kuba. The Congo
W-2904
 





Boutala Raffia Embroidery
20"x 31"
Kuba. The Congo
W-7552
 
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