Kuba Textiles & Design Book- Africa Direct MArigold Cotton Silk Scarf raffia palm

raffia palm

I love the way they grow animals and people use all of the material

This Frida Icon print was commissioned by the owner of Citizen Ruth for her personal collection

Wolof women in Senegal weave this colorful storage container set by binding cattail stalks with strips of plastic salvaged as offcuts from a mat factory in Dakar

making it the perfect gift for any occasion

Kuba Textiles & Design Book- Africa Direct MArigold Cotton Silk Scarf raffia palmDiscover the unique beauty of Kuba textiles a captivating and intriguing African art form. Rather than human or animal figures, these textiles are adorned with extraordinary abstract designs: chevrons, squares, lozenges, crosses, and spirals, artfully weaving together in mesmerizing patterns. With a history spanning 400 years, the Kuba people's traditional designs possess a timeless modernity that has inspired renowned European artists such as Matisse