Wholesale Kuba Pana fabric

Kuba fabric made of palm leaf with geometric patterns. Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Palm Leaf Measures: 64x304 cm The Kuba kingdom, now the Democratic Republic of Congo, was founded in the 17th century. Composed of more than 17 ethnic groups, it expanded thanks to the alliance between these different groups while its artistic industry proliferated. Kuba fabric forms the basis of royal ceremonial dress. Both men and women wear Kuba fabric skirts during ceremonial rituals. Fabric patterns vary by sex. The fabric expresses the status of wealth, hierarchy and personal states of transition. These geometric motifs are composed of juxtapositions of very different elements, and are characterized by abrupt changes in shape. Each piece is unique and may suffer minor variations as it is an artisanal piece.