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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  • Small muted earth-toned mudcloth with stacks of pale arrowheads, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small muted earth-toned mudcloth with stacks of pale arrowheads on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Shrike

    $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.

    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.

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  • Sale! Grey-blue cotton cloth with bands of dark and pale stripes, laid flat on a timber floor beside a plantFull view of the grey-blue cotton cloth with bands of dark and pale stripes on a white background

    Indigo Cotton – Akosombo

    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.

    Bands of dark and pale stripes sit on a soft grey-blue 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.

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

    Small Mudcloth – Cricket

    $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 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.

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

    Indigo Cotton – Hohoe

    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 indigo and pale stripes run the length of the cloth in an even rhythm. Use it for sewing clothing and accessories, or as a piece of home decor.

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

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 140cm.

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  • Small muted earth-toned mudcloth with pale diagonal stripes and dots, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small muted earth-toned mudcloth with pale diagonal stripes and dots on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Weaver

    $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 diagonal stripes and squares of dots alternate on a muted earth-toned ground. A twisted fringe finishes the ends.

    Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.

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

    Indigo Cotton – Keta

    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.

    Stacked indigo blocks form a stepped pattern on a pale ground, with soft blue-green seams. A soft, handwoven African textile for clothing, accessories or 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.

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  • Small muted earth-toned mudcloth with panels of pale crosses and chevrons, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small muted earth-toned mudcloth with panels of pale crosses and chevrons on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Warbler

    $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 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.

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  • Dark indigo cotton cloth with pale arrow and zigzag motifs, laid flat on a timber floor beside a plantFull view of the dark indigo cotton cloth with pale arrow and zigzag motifs on a white background

    Indigo Cotton – Volta

    $120

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

    Dark indigo panels carry pale arrow and zigzag motifs, with warm-toned seams and small bright accents. Sew it into clothing, or keep it whole as part of your home decor.

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 150cm.

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  • Medium dark mudcloth with a grid of warm-toned and pale triangles, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the medium dark mudcloth with a grid of warm-toned and pale triangles on a white background

    Medium Mudcloth – Silver Ant

    $140

    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.

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  • Small light mudcloth with dark cross motifs spread from end to end, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small light mudcloth with dark cross motifs spread from end to end on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Courser

    $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 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.

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  • Deep blue cotton cloth with columns of pale dashes, laid flat on a timber floor beside a plantFull view of the deep blue cotton cloth with columns of pale dashes on a white background

    Indigo Cotton – Mole

    $120

    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 dashes run in columns down a deep blue ground, with a few bright woven accents. The soft cotton makes this African fabric suited to clothing and accessories.

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 150cm.

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  • Medium dark mudcloth with columns of pale hearts and arrows, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the medium dark mudcloth with columns of pale hearts and arrows on a white background

    Medium Mudcloth – Giraffe

    $140

    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.

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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