Ecru Maze Kuba Cloth Matchbox

Printed
$10 Sale $5
FINAL SALE
Free Shipping on orders over $100. See Details
Quantity:
Join the waitlist to receive updates about the product. Provide your email below and we’ll notify you when updates are available.
Your request was submitted
or 4 interest-free payments on orders over $35 on orders up to $2,500 of ${ variant.price / 4.00 | money } with Learn more

Dimensions: 4.25" L x 4.25" W x 1" D

Matchbox is made from printed paper and filled with approximately 120 3.75" safety matches.

All orders placed after 1 PM ET will start processing on the next business day. Allow 2-5 business days for standard processing.

This item is final sale.

Provenance

This matchbox is printed with a replica of a vintage Kuba cloth, a unique textile featuring complex designs that are created when various geometric raffia pieces are stitched to a plain raffia background. The resulting rough surface is punctuated by repeated geometric patterns with unexpected interruptions in design. Men cultivate the raffia palm and weave the raffia cloth; women then create the patterned textiles. Traditionally, Kuba cloth was used as a wrapped skirt worn during burials. Later, it was incorporated in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and other celebrations.