Kasai velvet / Kuba cushion

Unique cushions made from palm fiber. Traditionally dyed with vegetable colors, all pillows have natural earth tones with fantastic ornate patterns. From Congo.

In an extremely time-consuming process, the men peeled off bast palm leaves, beat them and then woven the fibers by hand. The women then transform the basic bast fabric into various artistic textiles.

50cm x 50cm