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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.
Sparse columns of pale hearts and arrows sit on a dark ground. The hand-painted motifs give this African fabric a slightly uneven, layered finish.
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.
Pale dashes, dots and small diamonds fill a warm red-earth ground from end to end. 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 and rows of dots spread across a muted earth-toned ground. A handmade African textile used in contemporary fashion and as decoration.
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.
Pale chevrons and dotted rows cover a warm red-earth 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.
Bands of dark and light carry dense geometric motifs from edge to edge. 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 circles, crosses and zigzags sit in rows on 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.
Columns of pale dashes, dots and cowrie shapes run down a deep, warm-toned ground. The hand-painted motifs give this African fabric a slightly uneven, layered finish.
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 stars, crosses and chevrons form a grid on 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.
Dark seed shapes and angular lines cover a light ground. A handmade African textile used in contemporary fashion and as decoration.
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.
Fine rows of dark dashes and arrows run across a light ground. A handmade African textile used in contemporary fashion and as decoration.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 150cm.
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 patchwork of panels in warm and dark tones, with chevrons, dot rows and flower motifs. 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.
Pale crossed diamond motifs spread across a warm red-earth ground. Each motif is painted by hand, so the lines shift slightly across the cloth.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 150cm.
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.
