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Explore the timeless beauty of African mudcloth, a handcrafted cotton fabric deeply rooted in Malian culture.
This iconic textile, dyed using traditional methods with fermented mud, is celebrated for its intricate patterns, each rich in cultural significance. Inspired by historical events, animals, and proverbs, every piece tells a unique story and reflects the artistry of Mali’s Bambara women who pioneered this technique. Dry cleaning recommended.
Small – 140 x 70 // Medium – 150 x 115 // Large – 225 x 170 // XL – 255 x 185
(all pieces are hand made and sizing may vary).
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A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Pale chevrons, triangles and dashes run in columns down a dark ground. A handmade African textile used in contemporary fashion and as decoration.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
A grid of pale crosses and chevrons covers a dark ground. Each motif is painted by hand, so the lines shift slightly across the cloth.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Scattered pale dots swirl in arcs across a dark ground. A twisted fringe finishes the ends.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Nested pale diamonds, crosses and dot grids line up on a dark ground. A handmade African textile used in contemporary fashion and as decoration.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Pale diamonds, crosses and circles run in columns down a dark ground. Each motif is painted by hand, so the lines shift slightly across the cloth.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Dark zigzags, cowrie shapes and circle motifs fill a light ground. A twisted fringe finishes the ends.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Stacks of pale arrowheads and dotted lines run up a muted earth-toned ground. A handmade African textile used in contemporary fashion and as decoration.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Dark crosses, dots and cowrie shapes run in columns down a light ground. Each motif is painted by hand, so the lines shift slightly across the cloth.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Pale diagonal stripes and squares of dots alternate on a muted earth-toned ground. A twisted fringe finishes the ends.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Pale crosses, chevrons and dashes sit in panels on a muted earth-toned ground. A handmade African textile used in contemporary fashion and as decoration.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Warm earth-toned and pale triangles and diamonds form a grid on a dark ground. Each motif is painted by hand, so the lines shift slightly across the cloth.
Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 160cm.
A bogolan mudcloth from Mali, cotton cloth patterned by hand and dyed in several rounds, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs.
Dark cross motifs spread across a light ground. Each motif is painted by hand, so the lines shift slightly across the cloth.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.
African mudcloth is a traditional West African textile from Mali, made from woven cotton cloth, then dyed and patterned by hand.
Often called bogolan, Malian mudcloth uses motifs that can carry meaning.
Artisans build the design in layers, painting on sections and dyeing the cloth again and again, including the use of fermented mud to deepen colour and define the motifs. Patterns commonly draw on proverbs, animals, and lived history, which is part of what gives mudcloth its distinctive look beyond simple decoration.
Mudcloth is worked in stages, with the design added and deepened over multiple rounds of dyeing. The result is a textile with a finish that shows the handwork up close.
Our African mudcloth is available in four size ranges:
Small – 140 × 70
Medium – 150 × 115
Large – 225 × 170
XL – 255 × 185
Because mudcloth is handmade, sizing can vary slightly from piece to piece.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Yes. Alongside mudcloth, our indigo cotton pieces are hand and foot woven in Burkina Faso, with deep indigo dye and tie-dye patterning.
We also have African print fabric sold by the metre for sewing projects, with bold colour and graphic prints.
For something heavier and more textural, Sahel blankets are strip-woven cotton textiles from Burkina Faso, known for their weight, colour, and tactile finish.
