Mudcloth, also known as “Bogolanfini” In the Bambara language, has its place of origin in Mali, West Africa, where it was worn by hunters for ritual protection and to show status.

Handmade by artisans from Mali, strips of thin, plain cotton fabric are woven into squares that are then Hand-stitched together. The cotton cloth is hand-dyed using tea leaves and branches, and then sun-dried. The vibrant designs on the cloth are created by painting with fermented mud or sludge. The mud is collected from riverbeds and fermented for over a year in a clay jar.

The Mud cloth patterns bear cultural significance, referring to historical battles, mythological concepts, or Malian proverbs.

By purchasing this Diarra print African Mudcloth Fabric for creative home décor projects, you are keeping alive an ancient African tradition that dates back to the 12th century.

Material
100% Responsibly produced small-batch cotton from Mali.
No artificial dyes or colours.
Sizes may vary slightly.
Perfect for creative home décor and lifestyle projects.

Our African Mudcloth is sourced locally through Malian traders who source the fabric from small-scale Mali artisanal producers from remote regions in Mali.

Due to the handmade nature of this fabric, no two pieces are identical.