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The Kuba long panels below have been SOLD and are left here for reference
and educational purposes.
For panels available for sale go to KUBA
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Photographs © Matt Mrachek
KUBA, Long Panels, DR
This special wrap, made from raffia, was worn outside, or on top of, the long dance dresses for added decoration and prestige. Made from raffia.
They incorporate embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, tightly tufted areas and border elements. Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt-like assemblages of old pieces of many forms.
CARE: The cloth is not fragile and can be pinned onto a wall or panel for display. To eliminate wrinkles, the cloth can be misted with water, and then gently ironed on the back.
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GO TO KUBA ART PAGE
GO TO KUBA SKIRTS 1 PAGE (1-6)
GO TO KUBA SKIRTS 2 PAGE (7-12)
GO TO KUBA SKIRTS 3 PAGE (13-18)
GO TO KUBA SKIRTS 4 PAGE (19-24)
GO TO KUBA SKIRTS 5 PAGE (25-30)
GO TO KUBA SKIRTS 6 PAGE (31-36)
GO TO KUBA SKIRTS 7 PAGE (37-42)
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