Kuba Textiles And Design PDF Download

'The Vanishing Kuba Textile' tells the captivating story of the Kuba textile, one of the most unique textiles in the world. Most people have seen the Kuba textile without really knowing what it is or where it came from. Over the years, it has appeared on television sitcoms (Frasier, My Wife and Kids) and movies (Kazaam, Black Panther and Bohemian Rhapsody).The earlier part of this easy to read pocketbook tells the not so well known story of the pre colonial, sub-Saharan African history, the dominance of the Wax Print, the effects of globalisation and then the enthralling story of the Kuba textile. Every page throws up an unexpected detail and insight into a textile that inspired some of the well known avant garde artists like Picasso, Paul Klee and Matisse.About the authorManitou Nsaka is a London based independent journalist and entrepreneur. He is the founder of DUARRA, a fair trade company that specialises in selling decorative products made from the Kuba textile. He's been featured in Jeune Afrique Magazine and BBC World Service.