Kuba cloth is a traditional raffia textile woven from palm fronts by the Shoowa people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and was the inspiration for this needlepoint design. Typically this type of textiles was used as clothing, traded as currency and ownership often bestowed prestige.
The square, repeating design is worked in just 4 colors of tapestry wool in Tent Stitches, and would make a perfect pillow or bag front. It was also look beautiful framed as art.
Approximate Size: 14x14 inches
Materials Needed:
DMC Tapestry Wool, 3 skeins each in tan, light brown, medium brown and off-white
Zweigart 12 or 13-count Mono Canvas or Interlock Canvas, 18x18 inches