Coveted by museum curators and private collectors alike, here is an
opportunity to view an unprecedented collection of striking raffia
artwork, all in one volume. These velvety embroidered raffia cloths
and ceremonial applique skirts were created deep in the heart of
the Congo by the Kuba people. They are the collaborative work of
male weavers and female embroiderers whose efforts and painstaking
techniques have resulted in intricate, eye-dazzling abstract
designs that rival pop art, executed with a palette of vegetal dyes
that is universally appealing. Each unique, these masterful works
have inspired innumerable Western artists and designers including
Paul Klee, Henry Matisse, Eduardo Chillida, Georges Braque, and
Tristan Tzara. With more than 400 raffia cloths pictured, this book
will inspire artists and graphic, fashion, and textile designers.
Additionally, a value guide makes it an invaluable reference for
collectors.
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