Authentic Vintage Cloth Pillow | Mid-Century African Raffia Textile Diamond Pattern With Suede Back

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Kuba cloth is one of the most sophisticated textile traditions in the world. These hand-woven and embroidered raffia textiles have … Read more Kuba cloth is one of the most sophisticated textile traditions in the world. These hand-woven and embroidered raffia textiles have been made for centuries. This pillow is faced in authentic vintage Kuba cloth, most likely mid-20th century, featuring a diamond pattern worked in cut-pile raffia embroidery over a hand-woven ground. The warm amber and dark espresso tones come entirely from natural vegetable dyes. No synthetic color, no mass production, no shortcut. The reverse is brown suede.

Every variation in color, weave, and pattern reflects the textile's handmade origin and vintage character.

Notes from the Studio

Every piece is sourced individually, cleaned by hand, and photographed in natural light. I prioritize original patina over restoration that erases a piece's history, believing the marks of age are often what make vintage worth bringing home. See less