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.
Only 1 left in stock
Description
Mudcloth, also called bògòlanfini or bogolan, is a handmade cotton fabric from Mali and one of the best-known textiles in West African art. The dyeing technique was developed by women of Mali’s Bambara culture. Patterns often carry meaning, referring to historical events, animals, mythology and proverbs.
A single piece can take several months to make. The cloth is painted and dyed in stages, with fermented mud used to deepen the colour and define the motifs, and the process takes considerable skill and patience. Malian painters today use mudcloth designs and techniques in their work, and the fabric remains popular in contemporary fashion.
Additional information
| Weight | 2 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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