Handwoven Mud Cloth Throw 160cm x 100cm

Rather good news: you've just discovered one of Africa's most gloriously authentic textiles, and yes, it's as marvellous as it sounds. This is genuine Bogolan, the traditional mud cloth handcrafted in Mali by artisans who've perfected their craft over generations. Not to boast, but owning one rather elevates your home's cultural credentials.

Why Choose Our Mud Cloth Throw

Utterly Handmade: Every thread has been spun and woven by hand using local cotton on small strip looms. The strips are then sewn together with the kind of patience that frankly makes modern life look a bit silly.

Naturally Dyed: The cloth soaks in mixtures of pounded leaves from local trees before receiving its mud dye. No synthetic shortcuts here, just earth and tradition working rather splendidly together.

Uniquely Patterned: Women artisans hand draw each design using traditional mud dye and bamboo or metal spatulas. This means your throw is genuinely one of a kind. Patterns and colours reflect personal taste and cultural significance, making each piece a proper showstopper.

Beautifully Crafted: The labour intensive process involves washing, drying in the sun, and multiple design passes. This is fabulously made textile that rewards close inspection.

Product Details

Dimensions: 160cm x 100cm, generously sized for draping over sofas or creating a statement wall moment.

Colour Note: Slightly lighter than photographs suggest, which rather adds to the charm of authentic natural dyeing.

Material: Hand spun cotton with natural mud dye and leaf treatments.

This is the sort of thing that actually improves with age. Given the time invested by Malian artisans and the increasing scarcity of traditionally made textiles, acquiring one feels rather like the sensible thing to do.