Raffia fabric - Shoowa-Kuba - DR Congo
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Tissu en Raphia is a raphia textile associated with the Shoowa-Kuba tradition of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Raffia fabric – Shoowa – Kuba – DRC
This raffia fabric is attributed to the textile tradition of the Shoowa, a community belonging to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Shoowa are especially renowned for their know-how in the making of raffia fabrics, produced according to traditional weaving and embroidery techniques. Their creations stand out for the richness of their geometric motifs, the diversity of their compositions, and the finesse of their execution. These textiles occupy an important place in Kuba’s artistic heritage and bear witness to an artisanal tradition transmitted through generations.
For the richness of its texture and the complexity of its motifs, this fabric holds particular interest for collectors of African art and enthusiasts of textile art. It illustrates the technical mastery of the artisans and the role of textiles in the cultural expressions of Central Africa. This piece will naturally find its place in a specialized collection or in a contemporary interior, where it will create a harmonious dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary aesthetics.
Raffia fabric – Shoowa – Kuba – DRC
This raffia fabric is attributed to the textile tradition of the Shoowa, a community belonging to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Shoowa are especially renowned for their know-how in the making of raffia fabrics, produced according to traditional weaving and embroidery techniques. Their creations stand out for the richness of their geometric motifs, the diversity of their compositions, and the finesse of their execution. These textiles occupy an important place in Kuba’s artistic heritage and bear witness to an artisanal tradition transmitted through generations.
For the richness of its texture and the complexity of its motifs, this fabric holds particular interest for collectors of African art and enthusiasts of textile art. It illustrates the technical mastery of the artisans and the role of textiles in the cultural expressions of Central Africa. This piece will naturally find its place in a specialized collection or in a contemporary interior, where it will create a harmonious dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary aesthetics.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Shoowa-Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Raphia
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Raffia fabric
Height
432 cm
Width
62 cm
Depth
1 cm
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