Kuba Cloth no. 85 Throw Pillow
This textile is finished with our flax linen backing and closed by an exposed zipper with a gold engraved pull. The cushion is stuffed with an oversized down insert.
Please remove the down insert before cleaning your pillow cover, then spot or dry clean.
All orders placed after 1 PM ET will start processing on the next business day. Allow 2-5 business days for standard processing.
Items on pre-order will ship according to the estimated timeline specified on this product page.
This item is final sale.
Provenance
This pillow is created from Kuba cloth, a unique form of textile consisting of various geometric raffia pieces stitched to a plain raffia background, creating complex designs. The result is a rough surface that 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 included in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and other celebrations.
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