Ecru Maze Kuba Cloth
Playing Cards
Ecru Maze Kuba Cloth
Playing Cards
This deck of cards is printed with a replica of a vintage Kuba cloth, a unique textile featuring complex... READ MORE
Provenance
This deck of cards is printed with a replica of a vintage Kuba cloth, a unique textile featuring complex designs that are created when various geometric raffia pieces are stitched to a plain raffia background. The resulting rough surface 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 incorporated in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and other celebrations.
Full set of playing cards. Box and each card is printed with a quality print of the Kuba Cloth Coffee textile.
Box measures 2.6" W x 3.6" H x 0.9" D.
Playing cards measure 2.5" W x 3.5" H.
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Provenance
This deck of cards is printed with a replica of a vintage Kuba cloth, a unique textile featuring complex designs that are created when various geometric raffia pieces are stitched to a plain raffia background. The resulting rough surface 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 incorporated in ceremonial dress for ritual dances and other celebrations.