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Kuba Gallery 1 Go to page 1 | 2 These fine palm fiber raffia textiles are produced by the Kuba peoples of south-central Congo (formerly Zaire). They were first introduced to the western world in the late 19th century by William Shephard and Emil Torday. Collectors ever since have been captivated with their bold unpredictable linear patterns. Once used a form of currency throughout the Kuba empire, they are now used, as they were in the past , for special ceremonial occasions. Many Kuba cloth are still carefully set aside for use as grave goods. The Kuba tradition of making cut pile raffia velvet embroideries has origins in the 1700's. Legend has it that Shamba The Great acquired the art from the Pende people of the West. Each Kuba king, at the beginning of his reign, is expected to invent a new pattern which will then become part of the classic Kuba design vocabulary. Each piece is unique, consisting of clever subtle variations on recurring geometric themes with much improvising and shifting of design. The raffia panels are loomed by the men and then finished by the women with cut-pile work and embroidery. Click on any photo for details and close-ups
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