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Thissuperb vintage Kuba Kasai Velvet Boutallah raffia textile from Zaire, Africa, showcases a geometric pattern handcrafted from raffia palm fibers. … Read more Thissuperb vintage Kuba Kasai Velvet Boutallah raffia textile from Zaire, Africa, showcases a geometric pattern handcrafted from raffia palm fibers. Dyed by women and woven by men, it measures approximately 24" by 23" and is striking in person. The Kuba (Bakuba) people are renowned for their intricate fabric-making process involving the entire family. Each piece undergoes soaking, beating, hand-scraping, and careful working to achieve its distinctive silk-like texture and fine quality. See less
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