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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.
Vertical panels in light, dark and warm earth tones each carry their own motif, from cowrie shapes to dashes and crosses. 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.
Bands of dark zigzags and dashes run across warm, earthy tones. 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.
Large triangles and bow-tie shapes in warm earth and pale tones stand out on a dark ground, edged with rows of dots. 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.
Alternating strips in cool and deep jewel tones carry pale chain and zigzag patterns. A handmade African textile used in contemporary fashion and as decoration.
Dimensions: Width 65cm, length 200cm.
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 zigzags, chevrons and dotted diamonds fill panels across an earth-toned 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.
Strips in cool and deep jewel tones alternate down the cloth, each marked with pale chevrons. Each motif is painted by hand, so the lines shift slightly across the cloth.
Dimensions: Width 80cm, length 200cm.
Mudcloth reveals its beauty through deliberate, symbolic design.
Hand-dyed using traditional techniques, this mudcloth boasts rich, organic colors that age beautifully over time
Country of Origin: Mali
Length: 160cm
Width: 110cm
Mudcloth designs honor history, animals, and proverbs.
Hand-dyed using traditional techniques, this mudcloth boasts rich, organic colors that age beautifully over time
Country of Origin: Mali
Length: 140cm
Width: 65cm
The careful process of mud-dyeing requires skilled artisans.
Hand-dyed using traditional techniques, this mudcloth boasts rich, organic colors that age beautifully over time
Country of Origin: Mali
Length: 140cm
Width: 65cm
Earthy tones elevate this heritage textile.
Hand-dyed using traditional techniques, this mudcloth boasts rich, organic colors that age beautifully over time
Country of Origin: Mali
Length: 140cm
Width: 65cm
Skilled makers preserve generations of technique.
Hand-dyed using traditional techniques, this mudcloth boasts rich, organic colors that age beautifully over time
Country of Origin: Mali
Length: 140cm
Width: 65cm
Organic tones honour Mali’s artistic legacy.
Hand-dyed using traditional techniques, this mudcloth boasts rich, organic colors that age beautifully over time
Country of Origin: Mali
Length: 140cm
Width: 65cm
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.
