African Mudcloth

Q: Do you have other textiles in similar styles?

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.

Explore the timeless beauty of African mudcloth, a handcrafted cotton fabric deeply rooted in Malian culture.

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Small Mudcloth #050
$95
Thin stripes in white on deep blue.
Mali mudcloth, also known as “bògòlanfini,” is a traditional West African textile art with intricate designs and cultural motifs

Country of Origin: Mali
Length (cm): 130
Width (cm): 55

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Small Mudcloth #043
$95
Rorschach stripes in white on deep blue.
The motifs on mudcloth often have symbolic meanings, representing aspects of history, culture, and daily life.

Country of Origin: Mali
Length (cm): 130
Width (cm): 55

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Extra Large Mudcloth #028
$299
White rays on deep blue. Classic Indigo

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Country of Origin: Mali
Length (cm): 280
Width (cm): 200

Perfect as a Queen/ King bed spread or feature wall hanging

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Extra Large Mudcloth #027
$299
White rays on deep blue. Indigo delux

Details
Country of Origin: Mali
Length (cm): 260
Width (cm): 200

Perfect as a Queen/ King bed spread or feature wall hanging

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Extra Large Mudcloth #011
Original price was: $299.Current price is: $199.
Bold, abstract angular design in black and white.

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Country of Origin: Mali
Length (cm): 260
Width (cm): 195

Perfect as a Queen/ King bed spread or feature wall hanging

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Extra Large Mudcloth #004
$299
Classic white motif on wide black print

Details
Country of Origin………………. Mali
Size…………………………………. Extra Large
Dimensions (L x W)……………… 249 x 220 cm

Perfect as a Queen/ King bed spread or feature wall hanging

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FAQs

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.

African mudcloth textiles are packed and shipped from Australia.
Shipping costs and delivery timeframes are calculated at checkout based on your location and order size.
We offer free shipping Australia-wide for orders over $90. Full details are available on our shipping page.