The Kuba Pillow Collection — A Dialogue in Thread and Time
At the intersection of ancestral wisdom and modern elegance, the Kuba Pillow Collection by NOA Living presents a curated selection of one-of-a-kind textiles reimagined for the contemporary home. Handwoven and embroidered by the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, each pillow is a tactile narrative—where complex geometry, visual rhythm, and spiritual symbolism are woven into every fiber.

Rooted in a tradition that dates back to the 16th century and elevated during the reign of King Shyaam a-Mbul a-Ngwo, Kuba textiles are among Africa’s most celebrated art forms. Originally worn by nobility and offered as diplomatic gifts, these raffia cloths were not simply decorative—they functioned as currency, status symbols, and ceremonial objects rich in encoded meaning. Every motif, whether a nested diamond, a braided path, or a checkerboard field, carries a cultural logic—referencing kinship, cosmology, and philosophical ideals.

NOA Living honors this legacy by preserving the original artistry while transforming these heirloom cloths into sculptural cushions that transcend fashion and function. Set against linen backings and filled with luxurious hypoallergenic inserts, the pieces retain their authenticity while offering comfort and sophistication to interiors that value heritage and design.

More than pillows, these are living archives—crafted by hand, shaped by memory, and designed to endure.

Showing 1–20 of 35 artworks

Kuba Raffia Pillow with Zigzag Motif — Democratic Republic of Congo

Kuba Raffia Pillow with Zigzag Motif — Democratic Republic of Congo
26 x 24 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $700.00
“Sacred Echo” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Interlocking Diamond Motif, D.R. Congo

“Sacred Echo” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Interlocking Diamond Motif, D.R. Congo
22 x 23 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $520.00
“Geometries of Legacy” — Kuba Raffia Pillow in Monochrome Interlace, D.R. Congo

“Geometries of Legacy” — Kuba Raffia Pillow in Monochrome Interlace, D.R. Congo
24 x 23 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $525.00
“Patterned Lineage” — Kuba Patchwork Raffia Pillow with Diamond and Interlace Motifs, D.R. Congo

“Patterned Lineage” — Kuba Patchwork Raffia Pillow with Diamond and Interlace Motifs, D.R. Congo
23 x 23 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $545.00

"Voices in Geometry” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Diamond Grid Motif, D.R. Congo
22 x 23 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $555.00
“Guardians of the Grid” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Embroidered Diamond Medallions, D.R. Congo

“Guardians of the Grid” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Embroidered Diamond Medallions, D.R. Congo
25 x 23 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $539.00
“Ember Geometry” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Ochre Diamond Grid, D.R. Congo

“Ember Geometry” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Ochre Diamond Grid, D.R. Congo
23 x 21 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $659.00
“River of Symbols” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Diamond Band Embroidery, D.R. Congo

“River of Symbols” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Diamond Band Embroidery, D.R. Congo
24 x 22 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $678.00
“Royal Fragmentation” — Kuba Patchwork Raffia Pillow with Symbolic Motif Mosaic, D.R. Congo

“Royal Fragmentation” — Kuba Patchwork Raffia Pillow with Symbolic Motif Mosaic, D.R. Congo
23 x 22 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $689.00
Vintage Kuba Fabric Cushion No.1570 (Bakuba People, Congo)

Vintage Kuba Fabric Cushion No.1570 (Bakuba People, Congo)
26 x 23 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $695.00

"Echoes of Royal Accord” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Checkerboard Diamond Motif, D.R. Congo
23 x 24 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $680.00
“Weave of the Ancestors” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Crosshatched Interlace Motif, D.R. Congo

“Weave of the Ancestors” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Crosshatched Interlace Motif, D.R. Congo
26 x 24 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $690.00

"Labyrinth of Lineage” — Kuba Interlace Pillow in Raffia and Natural Dyes, D.R. Congo
23 x 22 x 6 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $585.00
“Rhythms of the Kingdom” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Asymmetrical Checkerboard Embroidery, D.R. Congo

“Rhythms of the Kingdom” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Asymmetrical Checkerboard Embroidery, D.R. Congo
23 x 22 x 6 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $625.00
“Eyes of the Kingdom” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Repeating Lozenge Motif, D.R. Congo

“Eyes of the Kingdom” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Repeating Lozenge Motif, D.R. Congo
20 x 20 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $380.00
“Echo Lines” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Layered Diamond Motif, D.R. Congo

“Echo Lines” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Layered Diamond Motif, D.R. Congo
22 x 22 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $360.00
“Woven Dialogue” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Interlaced Diamond and Checkerboard Motif, D.R. Congo

“Woven Dialogue” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Interlaced Diamond and Checkerboard Motif, D.R. Congo
17 x 24 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $380.00
“Royal Grid” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Interlaced Loop Motif and Chevron Border, D.R. Congo

“Royal Grid” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Interlaced Loop Motif and Chevron Border, D.R. Congo
23 x 24 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $390.00
“Rhythms of the Woven Path” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Diagonal Crosslink Motif, D.R. Congo

“Rhythms of the Woven Path” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Diagonal Crosslink Motif, D.R. Congo
19 x 19 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $340.00
“Echoes of the Ancestors” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Triadic Panel Motif, D.R. Congo

“Echoes of the Ancestors” — Kuba Raffia Pillow with Triadic Panel Motif, D.R. Congo
21 x 19 x 5 ″ Raffia, Backing Fabric, Feather Filled Insert, Metal Zipper, hand-woven and hand-sewn $360.00