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Antique Hand Sewn Kuba Cloth with Leather Pillow
By Bradley Bayou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique kuba cloth with an inset cream leather hand stitched under the antique fabric. This pillow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Antique Kuba Cloth with Antique Yourba Beading Pillow
By Bradley Bayou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine antique West African beaded mask has been paired with antique kuba cloth to perfectly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Handmade piece of Kuba cloth from the Congo, circa 1930
Located in York, GB
Handmade piece of Kuba cloth from the Congo, circa 1930. This would have been used as a man’s
Category

Mid-20th Century Tapestries

Framed Kuba Cloth, African Textile, Tribal, Ethnic 20th Century Folk Wall Art
Located in Totnes, GB
A vintage Kuba cloth in plain black timber frame. Kuba textiles are unique to the Democratic
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Raffia

Club Chair with Gold Coloured Fabric Pierre Frey and Antique Kuba Cloth, 1950
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
back has been covered with an original antique kuba cloth from Congo, Afrika. Kuba cloth is handwoven
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Large Framed Kuba Cloth African Textile Tribal Ethnic Wall Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Totnes, GB
A vintage Kuba cloth in plain black timber frame. Kuba textiles are unique to the Democratic
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Raffia

1950 s Italian Armchair Black Wood and Steel, African Kuba Cloth Seat Cushion
Located in Firenze, IT
patina, new seat cushion in black and natural african kuba cloth fabric, brass details.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

African Kuba Cloth Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Kuba Shoowa pillow, crafted from a raffia pile cut cloth from the Kuba people. Traditionally this
Category

1990s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Kuba Shoowa pillow, crafted from a raffia pile cut cloth from the Kuba People. Traditionally this
Category

1990s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia

Macassar Stools with Kuba Cloth Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great little stools from the collection of George Hamilton.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Footstools

Cora White Kuba Linen Piped Cushion
By One Nine Eight Five
Located in London, GB
Cora is inspired by the patterns of the Kuba cloth, a traditional embroidered fabric from the Congo
Category

2010s British Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet, Linen

Pair of Northern Italian Benches
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Matching pair of walnut benches from Northern italy. Covered in modern Kuba cloth.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Axel O. Larsen Rocking Chair
By Axel Larsen
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
webbing seat with added one-of-a kind vintage (1960s) Raffia/Kuba cloth seat cushion.
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Raffia

George Nelson Cane Back Side Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Northbrook, IL
Lacquer Finish with Natural Cane Back. Seat Cushion Upholstered in an Antique African Kuba Cloth Textile
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Raffia

African Art- Kuba Ceremonial Dance Cloth
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceremonial dance cloth created from naturally dyed woven and embroidered raffia. The Kuba people
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Early 20th Century Kuba Raffia Cloth Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Kuba raffia cloth pillow, brown and black.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century African Pillows and Throws

Kuba Cloth Textiles
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Eight Old Kuba Cloth Textiles in Replica Burl Walnut Frames.
Category

Vintage 1930s Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Kuba Cloth, Framed
Located in New York, NY
A traditional Kuba cloth depicting geometric and freestyle patterns in tan, brown and orange, from
Category

20th Century Tanzanian Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Graphic Kuba Cloth Cushions
Located in Houston, TX
Graphic Kuba cloth cushions, two cushions made from a vintage Kuba cloth dance skirt. The raphia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Feathers, Hemp, Raffia

Mounted Kuba Cloth Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Kuba cloth panel with a fantastic all-over meandering motif woven in
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Small Ottoman in Kuba Cloth
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small ottoman dressed in dimensional Kuba cloth material.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Horn, Fabric

Midcentury Framed African Tribal Kuba Cloth
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury Framed African tribal kuba cloth, Kuba cloths signify the story making and tribal art
Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Raffia, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Kuba Cloth pillows with contrasting cording and brown textile backs.
Category

Vintage 1940s African Quilts and Blankets

Pair of Vintage Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage Kuba Cloth pillows with linen backs and self cording. Down & feather inserts.
Category

Vintage 1940s African Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Down

Kuba Cloth and Leather Chair
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a vintage chair from 1960-1970s that has been recovered in vintage kuba cloth and leather.
Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Raffia

Massive Framed Kuba Cloth
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and captivating massive 20th century Kuba cloth dance skirt, made from hundreds of handwoven
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Kuba Cloth from Congo, Framed
Located in New York, NY
A large woven Kuba cloth from Congo. Embroidered raffia in traditional geometric pattern, with sea
Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Shell, Raffia

Pair of Kuba Cloth Upholstered Stools
Located in Winnetka, IL
A pair of newly reupholstered kuba cloth stools.
Category

Late 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Large Graphic Kuba Cloth African Pillow
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Big bold and organic earth colored kuba cloth pillow.
Category

Early 2000s Botswanan Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

Large African Kuba Cloth Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed large African Kuba cloth pillow. Light rust and tan raffia textile sides with
Category

20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Raffia

Pair of Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of African Kuba cloth pillows in unusual colors of cocoa, creme, and terra cotta. They are
Category

Early 20th Century African Pillows and Throws

Impressive Large African Kuba Cloth, Framed
By Kuba
Located in Pasadena, CA
has contrasting thread. Kuba cloth are renowned for their geometric patterns that relate to musical
Category

20th Century Congolese Tapestries

Pair of Vintage Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage Kuba Cloth Pillows with linen backs and self welt detail. Down & feather inserts.
Category

Vintage 1940s African Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Down

Pair of Geometric Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Kuba cloth pillows with geometric patterned fronts and tan linen backs. Self welt detail
Category

20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Raffia, Down

Pair of Custom Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pillows designed by Melissa Levinson. Pillows are made from Kuba cloth fronts combined with
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Raffia

Pair of African Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These pillows feature striking fronts made from authentic Kuba cloth, a traditional textile from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Raffia

Pair of African Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom African Kuba Cloth Pillows in toffee, black, and creme coloration. There are
Category

Early 20th Century African Pillows and Throws

Pair of Large African Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of large rectangular custom designed African Kuba cloth pillows. Aubergine and black raffia
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Raffia, Down

Pair of Vintage African Kuba Cloth pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage African Kuba cloth pillows with high quality tweed fabric on the back and small
Category

Early 20th Century African Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down

Pair of Mid-20th Century Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of pillows made from mid-20th century tie-dyed Kuba cloth, backed with linen and with a down
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Raffia

Pair of Antique Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand embroidered Kuba cloth African pillows in soft colors of creme and rust. The
Category

Antique 19th Century African Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Brown, Wheat and Orange Colored Kuba Cloth Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of square shaped brown, wheat and brick orange colored Kuba cloth pillows made with natural
Category

20th Century Indian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Raffia

Large Custom Cushion from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Large custom cushion from vintage African Kuba cloth. Hand-dyed raphia palm handwoven in an
Category

2010s American Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metal

Large Custom Cushion from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Large custom cushion from vintage African Kuba cloth. Hand-dyed raphia palm handwoven in an
Category

2010s American Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metal

Large Custom Cushion from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Large custom cushion from vintage African Kuba cloth. Hand-dyed raphia palm handwoven in an
Category

2010s American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metal

Large Custom Cushion from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Large custom cushion from vintage African Kuba cloth. Hand-dyed and raphia palm woven in a subtle
Category

2010s African Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metal

Large Custom Cushion from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Large custom cushion from vintage African Kuba cloth. Hand-dyed and woven raphia palm with cut pile
Category

2010s African Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metal

Kuba Cloth From Congo With Sea Shell Appliqués
Located in New York, NY
A Kuba Cloth from Congo. Woven Raffia embroidered with traditional geometric pattern and trimmed
Category

20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Tapestries

Materials

Shell, Raffia

Pair of Antique Kuba Cloth Pillows with Cord Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Kuba Cloth pillows with silk textile back and cording. Rare terra cotta
Category

Antique 19th Century African Pillows and Throws

Vintage African Art Handwoven KUBA Cloth Ceremonial Blanket Wall Tapestry Congo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Vintage Handwoven Kuba Cloth Ceremonial Textile Tapestry, Blanket, Wall Hanging
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Textile

Pair of Black and Natural African Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with black and natural colored African Kuba cloth. Natural colored
Category

20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Raffia

Pair of African Kuba Cloth Pillows with Velvet Backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of authentic African Kuba cloth pillow fronts in colors of burnt orange, wheat, charcoal and
Category

20th Century African Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet, Raffia

Large Unusual Custom Cushion from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Large unusual custom cushion from vintage African Kuba cloth cushion. Hand-dyed ebony and orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metal

Large Custom Bolster Cushion from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Large custom bolster cushion from vintage African Kuba cloth. Hand-dyed raphia palm handwoven in a
Category

2010s American Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metal

Long Kuba Cloth
Located in Rochester, NY
raffia cloth with poms on both long sides from the Kuba people of the Congo region of Africa.
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Framed West African kuba cloth mat, c. 1900 s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
West African kuba cloth mat woven of dyed and natural palm fiber on raffia ground, laid in a
Category

20th Century Congolese Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Made Pillows Using Antique Textiles From Africa. Can be sold separately: $370 each
Category

20th Century Pillows and Throws

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Kuba Cloth For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kuba cloth available at 1stDibs. Each kuba cloth for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, raffia and fabric. Find 82 options for an antique or vintage kuba cloth now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kuba cloth — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each kuba cloth bearing Folk Art or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one kuba cloth that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bradley Bayou and Kuba People produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Kuba Cloth?

Prices for a kuba cloth start at $129 and top out at $8,895 with the average selling for $750.
Questions About Kuba Cloth
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kuba cloth is often called raffia cloth and is made by weaving the leaves of the raffia tree into pieces of fabric. The designs and methods of making the fabric depend on the sub-group of Kuba people who create it. Find a range of Kuba cloth items from some of the world’s top collectors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African Kuba cloth is woven fabric made of raffia fiber that originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo. After weaving, the material undergoes a hand-tufting process that gives it colorful geometric patterns. Find a variety of Kuba cloth rugs, wall hangings and decorative objects on 1stDibs.