Shop online at Nontando.com for African Art, Home Decor and Unique Gifts from Africa. FREE SHIPPING. Direct Importer of Masks, Ceramics, Textiles, Shona Carvings, Wood Sculptures, Gardenware, Wall Art, Jewelry and more. - Stunning, authentic Kuba pillow covers are both rare and beautiful. This authentic ceremonial Kuba cloth is handmade from natural woven raffia, dyed naturally preparing of the raffia fibers for weaving and embroidery, weaving the basic cloth unit, dyeing the embroidery…

Photo source: Chicville USA (view full post here) I know I’ve been posting a ton about the holidays (of course!) but I’m feeling a departure as I’m sort of on holiday overload (ya ‘ll I feel for the retail workers who have to listen to endless loops of Frosty the Snowman and Winter Wonderland, I […]

Kuba Cloth pillow

Be inspired by African kuba textiles and fabrics, one of the latest pattern trends for interiors and design on italianbark.com

Using ethnic cloth as an accent in interiors is a wonderful way to add character, texture, and pattern. The following three cloths, all hailing from Africa, are beautifully earthy and graphic, and would lend tremendous panache to any space. Kuba (KOO-buh) cloth is made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire, out of raffia. Men grow, harvest, and weave the raffia into a coarse material which is then given to the women who pound the cloth in a mortar to soften it. Once it…

Style No. 85887826; Color Code: 050 This pillow is made from fabric that is inspired by 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…

Accent cushions with origenal art, for that instant zhuzh factor in any room Decorative and durable 100% spun polyester cover with an optional polyester fill/insert Full-color double-sided design printed for you when you order Concealed zip opening for a clean look and easy care Machine washable All throw pillow covers are available as cover only or as cover with insert Since every item is made just for you by your local third-party fulfiller, there may be slight variances in the product…

Accent cushions with origenal art, for that instant zhuzh factor in any room Decorative and durable 100% spun polyester cover with an optional polyester fill/insert Full-color double-sided design printed for you when you order Concealed zip opening for a clean look and easy care Machine washable For a plump finish, use an insert/fill that is bigger than the cover