Antique Kuba cloth - Democratic Republic of Congo TR86.2 Fun cushions of bun moss and

cushions of bun moss and natural rock come together into a living jungle scene that sits beautifully on a desk

beads and copper bracelets are also extensively used for mainly aesthetic purposes

just a small amount of water to keep soil moist is fine

talking and carrying little ones

Antique Kuba cloth - Democratic Republic of Congo TR86.2 Fun cushions of bun moss andAn antique Itum cloth, traditionally worn by married women at wedding ceremonies. A handwoven Kuba cloth from the Democratic Republic of Congo, worked from the fibre of the raffia vinifera palm. Each is the result of many hands: men weave the base cloth on inclined single heddle looms, it is then pounded soft in a mortar, and the women finish it with embroidery, appliqu, patchwork and natural vegetable dyes in the Kuba palette of ivory, brown, clay