Duarra

Zig Zag Kuba Cushion I

Name: Zig Zag Kuba Cushion I
Brand: Duarra
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Duarra’s cushions are handmade from a prestigious African textile from the Democratic Republic of Congo called Kuba. Kuba textiles are unique for their elaboration and complexity of design. These cushions are handwoven by artisans in the DRC and made from raffia fibres, a material obtained from the dried leaves of the palm tree.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Raffia
45 x 24 cm / 18 x 9.5 in
Do not machine wash. Spot clean.

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Duarra

Duarra was founded by Manitou Nsaka, a London based journalist originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. On his travels to Kinshasa, DRC’s capital, Manitou was surprised to discover that Kuba artisans were struggling to make ends meet. And despite producing exquisite pieces of textile, the 400 year old tradition was not being passed down to the next generation as it was not seen as a viable way of earning a living. In an effort to preserve this ancient heritage, Duarra was born, connecting the Kuba artisans with a global audience and keeping the tradition alive.

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