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Handwoven Mud Cloth Throw 160cm x 100cm
£135.00 GBP
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A Rather Splendid Piece of Wearable West African Craft
This is a proper handwoven mud cloth throw, made in the traditional Malian way. Bogolan, or Bogolanfini if we're being linguistically thorough, translates rather charmingly to mud cloth. It is, quite literally, cloth decorated with mud dye by artisans who know what they are doing. The name itself breaks down rather nicely: bogo means earth or mud, lan means with or by means of, and fini means cloth. Rather straightforward, really.
Why Choose Our Mud Cloth Throw
Authentically Handwoven: Each cloth is spun and woven by hand on small strip looms using local cotton. The strips are then sewn together with considerable patience and skill to create one gloriously substantial piece.
Traditionally Decorated: Women artisans apply designs by hand using pre-mixed mud dye and a small bamboo or metal spatula. The patterns and colours often reflect personal taste, social significance, or gender expression within the community. Essentially, you are acquiring a conversation piece with genuine cultural depth.
Properly Made, Start to Finish: The entire process is rather marvellous. The finished cloth is washed and dried in the sun, then soaked in a mixture of pounded leaves from local trees. Only then does it receive its mud dye and final decorations. After one more wash and outline, you have something utterly fetching.
One of a Kind Patterning: Because these are handmade by individual artisans, no two throws are identical. The patterns, colours, and finishes vary slightly. This is precisely what makes them rather good.
Product Details
Dimensions: 160cm x 100cm
Material: Hand spun and hand woven cotton with natural mud dye
Colour Note: The colour may appear slightly lighter than in photographs, depending on your screen and lighting. Rather like most things in life, actually.
This is a showstopper for anyone who appreciates properly handcrafted textiles and authentic cultural design. Rather good for throws, wall hangings, or simply draping over something that deserves a bit of visual interest.
SHIPPING + RETURNS
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RETURNS
You have 14 days to return items.
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