Name/Title
Textile art of the Bakuba : velvet embroideries in raffiaEntry/Object ID
NK8889.6.C6.H55Description
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.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
carol westfall collection, embroidery--congo, raffia work, textile design--africa, textile design--congo, velvetBook Details
Author
Sam Hilu, Irwin HerseyPublisher
SchifferDate Published
2003Call No.
NK8889.6.C6.H55ISBN
764316850, 9780764316852LCCN
2002112425Notes
Length: 192