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 red-earth mudcloth densely patterned with pale dashes and dots, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small red-earth mudcloth densely patterned with pale dashes and dots on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Wheatear

    $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 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.

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

    Indigo Cotton – Larabanga

    $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.

    Pale zigzags and window shapes stand out against dark indigo panels, divided by warm-toned seams. Use it for sewing clothing and accessories, or as a piece of home decor.

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 150cm.

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  • Medium muted earth-toned mudcloth with pale crosses and dots, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the medium muted earth-toned mudcloth with pale crosses and dots on a white background

    Medium Mudcloth – Vulture

    $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.

    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.

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  • Small red-earth mudcloth with pale chevrons and dotted rows, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the small red-earth mudcloth with pale chevrons and dotted rows on a white background

    Small Mudcloth – Lark

    $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 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.

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  • Indigo cotton cloth in a checkerboard of deep and pale blocks, laid flat on a timber floor beside a plantFull view of the indigo cotton cloth in a checkerboard of deep and pale blocks on a white background

    Indigo Cotton – Navrongo

    $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.

    Deep indigo and pale striped blocks form a checkerboard across the cloth. A soft, handwoven African textile for clothing, accessories or home decor.

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 150cm.

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  • Medium mudcloth in dark and light bands of geometric motifs, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the medium mudcloth in dark and light bands of geometric motifs on a white background

    Medium Mudcloth – Oryx

    $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.

    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.

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

    Small Mudcloth – Hoopoe

    $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 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.

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  • Deep indigo cotton cloth with pale striped bands, laid flat on a timber floor beside a plantFull view of the deep indigo cotton cloth with pale striped bands on a white background

    Indigo Cotton – Bawku

    $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.

    Deep indigo panels alternate with pale striped bands, with bright woven accents dotted through the strips. Sew it into clothing, or keep it whole as part of your home decor.

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 150cm.

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  • Medium deep warm-toned mudcloth with pale dash and cowrie columns, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the medium deep warm-toned mudcloth with pale dash and cowrie columns on a white background

    Medium Mudcloth – Ostrich

    $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.

    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.

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

    Small Mudcloth – Firefinch

    $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 stars, crosses and chevrons form a grid on a light ground. A twisted fringe finishes the ends.

    Dimensions: Width 60cm, length 170cm.

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

    Indigo Cotton – Yendi

    $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.

    Indigo bars and blocks step across a pale ground, framed by warm-toned seams. The soft cotton makes this African fabric suited to clothing and accessories.

    Dimensions: Width 100cm, length 140cm.

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  • Medium light mudcloth with dark seed shapes and angular lines, laid on a timber surface with green leavesFull view of the medium light mudcloth with dark seed shapes and angular lines on a white background

    Medium Mudcloth – Dorcas

    $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.

    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.

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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