Textile 2: Kuba Hand Woven Raffia Heirloom Wrap Skirt from Zaire 8 14mm rounds conveying the idea of male

conveying the idea of male and female

Bead Size : 17mm Rondelle Shape

Faithfulness and Honesty

Protection from Danger and Adversity

19th Century San Pedro with Anima Solas Retablo

Textile 2: Kuba Hand Woven Raffia Heirloom Wrap Skirt from Zaire 8 14mm rounds conveying the idea of maleKuba Hand Woven Raffia Heirloom Wrap Skirt from Zaire 8 This extraordinary textile was made in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Weaving the raffia fibers into a textile was mostly done by men, however women did the dying and elaborate embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the Raffia Palm Tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers.