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An African Kuba cloth length
Dimensions: 432 cm long x 54 cm wide
Dimensions: 14'2" long x 1'9" wide
In sub-Saharan Africa, where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba (Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design!
We have been working very closely with our incredible international vendors to keep prices stabilized until the long term tariff situation is more clear. Due to frequent changes without prior notice, all pricing is subject to change. As we are made aware, our clients will be notified of any additional price adjustments/tariffs and be responsible for any increased shipping/duties costs related to the order already in progress.
PLEASE NOTE: Tariifs apply to international orders at the time they ship, not the date the order was placed. If a tariff was paid in advance and is not in effect when an order ships, JAMES will refund the tariff amount.
Until the situation stabilizes, and due to the backlog, please expect customs delays that could add 7-10 days to normal transit times. Our team will also be requesting additional information for international orders to help your items have a better chance of a smooth transit through customs. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these challenging times.
Sample orders for fabrics/wallpapers are reserved for trade clients only.
Please note, there is a 15 sample limit per cart.
Samples will be mailed via USPS with tracking and the client will be notified by email.
Single sample orders may not have tracking. If a sample is not in stock, we will do our best to notify client and send when it becomes available.
For furniture and lighting finish samples, please contact your nearest showroom to see if they are available.
Lead times will vary based on vendor and can fluctuate due to holidays, ground availability, or other factors. Listed lead times are the average lead time for that product and do include shipping transit to client.
Shipping carrier for showroom orders varies for each vendor. FedEx, UPS, DHL, or other carrier tracking will be posted to the paid invoice and emailed to client as soon as we receive it from our vendor.
An African Kuba cloth length
Dimensions: 432 cm long x 54 cm wide
Dimensions: 14'2" long x 1'9" wide
In sub-Saharan Africa, where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba (Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design!
