African Textiles

Our African textiles collection brings together hand-dyed and hand-woven fabrics from West Africa, sourced directly from artisan makers in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana.

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  • West African woven mat made with eco-conscious materials and artisan design.Oversized mat showcasing craftsmanship, heritage, and naturally refined interior texture.

    African Mat – Shellac (XL)

    $98

    Handcrafted from recycled fibers, this large-scale mat turns simplicity into sustainable artistry.

    Handwoven in the Ivory Coast from recycled fibres.
    Designed for life outdoors and in – easy to clean, light to carry, and made to last.
    Dimensions (L x W): 230cm x 155cm

  • wax fabric

    Premium African Print Fabric – Swissroll

    From $20

    Elevate your projects with premium 100% cotton African fabric – where stunning prints meet superior quality.
    Our premium fabric is 100% fine cotton.
    Approximate width: 117cm.

    Please note: orders must be of minimum 2 metres.
    Price is per metre, choose the number of metres below.

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  • Small dark mudcloth with columns of pale chevrons and triangles, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small dark mudcloth with columns of pale chevrons and triangles on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Harvest

    $95

    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.

  • Small dark mudcloth with a grid of pale crosses and chevrons, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small dark mudcloth with a grid of pale crosses and chevrons on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Glaze

    $95

    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.

  • Small dark mudcloth with swirling arcs of pale dots, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small dark mudcloth with swirling arcs of pale dots on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Pippit

    $95

    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.

  • Sale! Deep indigo cotton cloth with fine pale pinstripes, laid flat on a timber floor beside a plantFull view of the deep indigo cotton cloth with fine pale pinstripes on a white background

    Indigo Cotton – Koforidua

    Original price was: $120.Current price is: $85.

    An indigo cotton cloth, handwoven in Burkina Faso and coloured with natural indigo, a plant-based dye that gives it its deep blue tones.

    Fine pale pinstripes run close together across a deep indigo ground. The soft cotton makes this African fabric suited to clothing and accessories.

    This cloth has a stain, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 140cm.

  • Small dark mudcloth with nested pale diamonds and dot grids, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small dark mudcloth with nested pale diamonds and dot grids on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Blessing

    $95

    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.

  • Sale! Pale cotton cloth with faded indigo stripes, laid flat on a timber floor beside a plantFull view of the pale cotton cloth with faded indigo stripes on a white background

    Indigo Cotton – Sunyani

    Original price was: $120.Current price is: $85.

    An indigo cotton cloth, handwoven in Burkina Faso and coloured with natural indigo, a plant-based dye that gives it its deep blue tones.

    Faded indigo stripes in varying widths run across a pale ground. Use it for sewing clothing and accessories, or as a piece of home decor.

    This cloth has damaged stitching, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 140cm.

  • Small dark mudcloth with columns of pale diamonds and circles, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small dark mudcloth with columns of pale diamonds and circles on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Buzzard

    $95

    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.

  • Sale! Pale striped cotton cloth with narrow indigo motif columns, laid flat on a timber floor beside a plantFull view of the pale striped cotton cloth with narrow indigo motif columns on a white background

    Indigo Cotton – Walewale

    Original price was: $120.Current price is: $85.

    An indigo cotton cloth, handwoven in Burkina Faso and coloured with natural indigo, a plant-based dye that gives it its deep blue tones.

    Narrow indigo columns of pale motifs run between wide bands of fine pale stripes. A soft, handwoven African textile for clothing, accessories or home decor.

    This cloth has damaged stitching and a stain, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 140cm.

  • Small light mudcloth with dark zigzags and cowrie shapes, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small light mudcloth with dark zigzags and cowrie shapes on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Sparrow

    $95

    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.

  • Sale! Green-blue cotton cloth with pale diamond motifs, laid flat on a timber floor beside a plantFull view of the green-blue cotton cloth with pale diamond motifs on a white background

    Indigo Cotton – Damongo

    Original price was: $120.Current price is: $85.

    An indigo cotton cloth, handwoven in Burkina Faso and coloured with natural indigo, a plant-based dye that gives it its deep blue tones.

    Pale diamond motifs run down green-blue strips, separated by warm-toned seams. Sew it into clothing, or keep it whole as part of your home decor.

    This cloth has a stain, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 140cm.

FAQs

Our textiles range spans both raw fabric and finished pieces.
On the fabric side, we carry African wax print cotton in 100% fine cotton and cotton-blend options from Ghana, hand-dyed indigo cotton from Burkina Faso, and 100% cotton mudcloth from Mali in four sizes, from small decorative pieces through to large statement lengths.
The finished pieces include Sahel blankets and African woven mats.
Everything is hand-selected directly from markets and artisan collectives across West Africa.

Mudcloth, known in Mali as Bogolan or Bògòlanfini, is made by weaving narrow strips of cotton on traditional looms, then dyeing the cloth with fermented river mud and plant-based tannins.
The mud bonds with the treated cotton to fix the characteristic earthy tones, and the symbolic geometric patterns are revealed once the excess mud is washed away. Because every stage is done by hand, no two pieces are identical in pattern weight, tone, or texture.

​Yes. Our African wax print cotton and batik fabrics both suit garments, quilting, cushions, and soft furnishings.
The cotton weight is consistent with standard dressmaking fabric. 
The wax-resist dyeing process used in batik gives finished pieces a natural colour variation that works equally well in clothing and home decor.
We recommend a cold hand wash before cutting to set the natural dyes. 
Our 100% fine cotton wax print is the better choice for garments and anything worn next to skin, while the cotton-blend holds up well for cushions, furnishings, and wall-based applications.

Fabric lengths are carefully rolled to protect the print. All fabrics are 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.

Maxi dress made from African wax print cotton fabric, featuring bold circular medallion pattern in cobalt blue, green, orange and purple