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What is raffia cloth used for?
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Raffia cloth is used to produce many different types of items. Examples include clothing, handbags, placemats and upholstery. The cloth comes from dried woven palm leaves. You can find a variety of raffia cloth furniture, apparel and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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African Textile Kuba, suitable for table or Wall Hanging or Backrest Covering
By Kuba
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1676. Old African textile from Kuba, Zaire: with small shells as ornament.
An IDEA: use this item
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Raffia, Cotton
African Kuba Embroidered Raffia Textile, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is in rather good condition, except some ware and some slight yellowness due to use and age.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
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African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
Free Shipping
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
Free Shipping
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
Free Shipping