Old Man's Cloth

Definition

Old Man's Cloth refers to a type of textile made by the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is created using raffia palm fibers and features intricate geometric patterns.

Related terms

Kuba Kingdom: The Kuba Kingdom was an African kingdom located in present-day Democratic Republic of Congo, known for its rich artistic traditions.

Raffia Palm Fibers: Raffia palm fibers are natural materials obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm tree, commonly used in traditional African textiles.

Geometric Patterns:

Geometric patterns refer to designs composed of shapes such as squares, triangles, and circles that repeat in a regular and organized manner.