African Kuba Pillow, 2025, textiles, 16 x 14 in. / 40.64 x 35.56 cm.

African Kuba Pillow, Gina Gilbert, 2025, textiles, 16 x 14 in. / 40.64 x 35.56 cm.

Kuba cloth is a unique textile from the Democratic Republic of Congo, made from raffia palm fibers, known for its complex geometric patterns created through embroidery, appliqué, and patchwork.