Traditional Kuba cloth hand made from the indigenous people of the Democratic of the Congo. The process of making Kuba Cloth is extremely time consuming. The fabric is created from leaves of the raffia tree and then dyed from natural vegetable dye mud or indigo. Each pattern has great meaning of social status age marital status or personal characteristics of tribal families. Purchased in Africa in the 1980's, this piece measures approximately 120 x 19 inches. Excellent condition. $25 shipping to contiguous U.S.