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Raffia Vinifera fibers. Mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 70 x 60 (27.55 x 23.62 inches). The Kuba (or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera by a long and complex process that includes the participation of men, women and children belonging to the same family....
Early XX century. Cm. 120 x cm. 180. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths, legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They have achieved unity by keeping up their unique language and culture which...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 68,0 x 77,0 (26.77” x 30.31”). Henna dye. Beautiful women's foulard from the Ida Ou Nadif tribe. For more information and similar examples: "Die Farbe Henna - Belmalte Textilien aus Sud-Marokko" Arnoldsche Edition. "African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent", by John Gillow; "Tapis Berbères du...
Early to mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately mm. 4.000 x 1.330 (13.12 x 4.36 Feet). Good conditions. Rare piece. See p. 199 of "Splendeurs du Maroc", by African Museum Tervuren. For more information and similar examples, “African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent”, by John Gillow and “”Tapis Berbères du Maroc –...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 186,0 x 36,0 (73.22” x 14.17”). This fabric has been professionally washed; excellent conditions (some damages due to use and age). You can see a similar piece on page 138 of "African Textiles", by John Gillow. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 103,5 x 37,0 (40.74” x 14.56”). The pillow is decorated on both sides. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths, legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They have achieved unity...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 80,0 x 40,0 (31.49” x 15.74”). The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths, legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They have achieved unity by keeping up their unique language and...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 251,0 x 13,5 (98.81” x 5.31”). Ait Ouaouzguite region. Excellent condition. You can see a similar piece on page 112 of "African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent", by John Gillow. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths,...
1950'-1960'. Tie and Dye. Wool. Approximately cm. 45,0 x 42,0 (17.71” x 16.53”). Excellent conditions. Interesting and quite rare piece from Ait Agoudim Tribe. Under a handkerchief like this, the bride and groom hidden their hands during the wedding ceremony. For a similar example, see page 169 of "Maroc - Les Artisans de...
Raffia Vinifera fibers. Early 20th century. Approximately cm. 81 x 606 (2.65 x 19.88 Feet). Excellent conditions. The Kuba (or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera by a long and complex process that includes the participation of men, women and children belonging to the same family....
