Fabrics and cloths

For many Kuba textiles are amongst the most appealing African textiles. They are raffia cut-pile cloths, very often artistically embroidered and further enriched with tight tufting that somehow reminds of -raffia- velvet. They show a great variety of designs mainly geometrical. Used by men as skirts they were symbols of status and, as such, highly esteemed.

For many Kuba textiles are amongst the most appealing African textiles. They are raffia cut-pile cloths, very often artistically embroidered and further enriched with tight tufting that somehow reminds of -raffia- velvet. They show a great variety of designs mainly geometrical. Used by men as skirts they were symbols of status and, as such, highly esteemed.

For many Kuba textiles are amongst the most appealing African textiles. They are raffia cut-pile cloths, very often artistically embroidered and further enriched with tight tufting that somehow reminds of -raffia- velvet. They show a great variety of designs mainly geometrical. Used by men as skirts they were symbols of status and, as such, highly esteemed.

For many Kuba textiles are amongst the most appealing African textiles. They are raffia cut-pile cloths, very often artistically embroidered and further enriched with tight tufting that somehow reminds of -raffia- velvet. They show a great variety of designs mainly geometrical. Used by men as skirts they were symbols of status and, as such, highly esteemed.

For many Kuba textiles are amongst the most appealing African textiles. They are raffia cut-pile cloths, very often artistically embroidered and further enriched with tight tufting that somehow reminds of -raffia- velvet. They show a great variety of designs mainly geometrical. Used by men as skirts they were symbols of status and, as such, highly esteemed.

For many Kuba textiles are amongst the most appealing African textiles. They are raffia cut-pile cloths, very often artistically embroidered and further enriched with tight tufting that somehow reminds of -raffia- velvet. They show a great variety of designs mainly geometrical. Used by men as skirts they were symbols of status and, as such, highly esteemed.

For many Kuba textiles are amongst the most appealing African textiles. They are raffia cut-pile cloths, very often artistically embroidered and further enriched with tight tufting that somehow reminds of -raffia- velvet. They show a great variety of designs mainly geometrical. Used by men as skirts they were symbols of status and, as such, highly esteemed.

For many Kuba textiles are amongst the most appealing African textiles. They are raffia cut-pile cloths, very often artistically embroidered and further enriched with tight tufting that somehow reminds of -raffia- velvet. They show a great variety of designs mainly geometrical. Used by men as skirts they were symbols of status and, as such, highly esteemed.

A lovely wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. This is a 100% handmade garment woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 indigo dyed thin cotton bands. Then embroided zoomorphic and antropomorphic motivs sewn with vivid colors which will provide protection and good will to the wearer. Truly beautiful.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm.

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm.