African Kuba cloth is handwoven using the strands from raffia palm leaves. The raffia strands are dyed in a variety of earth tones using vegetable dyes. The fabric is then hand sewn and appliqued. Historically, the Kuba people have used their cloths as skirts, wrappers, and sleeping mats. These pieces are about 10-20 years old. Imperfections such as small tears, fading etc are to be expected in handmade fabrics.
