The Bakuba Collection pays homage to the incredible Kuba cloths and colorful dyes created by the hands of artists of the 17th Century African Kuba Kingdom.
Bakuba is an embroidered linen inspired by the incredible Kuba cloths and textures created by the hands of artists in the Kuba Kingdom of central Africa. Our homage to these historic textiles comes in three earthen colors.
Teke is a faux raffia basket weave. Take is backed and ready for headboards, banquettes, wrapped panels, and natural inspired accessories.
Savanna is a luxe velvet with a color palette inspired by the colors of the grasslands of the African savanna. This durable velvet has a low pile which makes it ideal for sectionals and upholstery projects.
Tukula is named for the beautiful textured boxes that the Kuba people used for gifts and holding their textile dyes. Tukula is a handsome and durable texture ideal for upholstery and accessories.
Kasai, named for a river in the Kuba Kingdom in Africa, is a wool sateen in colors of water and rich soil. Kasai is suited for flowing drapery as well as upholstery.
Sankuru, named for a region in the Kuba Kingdom in central Africa, is a bouclé texture offered in six earthen colors ideal for upholstery and accessories.
The Bakuba Collection is available in all Castel and representative showrooms as well as on our website.