Fabrics

You can also choose an individual piece of mudcloth here.
(Exact pieces can be chosen for $3 more each.)

Indigo pieces may bleed. To prevent this, wash several times in cold water to remove as much loose dye as possible.

Nothing makes a fashion statement better than mudcloth!

These mudcloth pieces, which are made in Mali are "Lapa" size. Approx. 38" - 45" wide x 63" - 68" long. Sizes may vary as these are hand made. Traditional African mudcloth sheets are handwoven and made one at a time. No two pieces of mud cloth are exactly alike, so the colors shown are available, but the exact patterns vary from one piece to the next. They're great for clothing, home decoration, crafts and other creative pursuits. African artisans hand-dye symbols into these fabrics in order to tell stories of their villages and African proverbs. Mudcloth has a long tradition of being used by West African warriors and hunters to camouflage themselves. Nowadays, people across the globe are wearing them to stand out and celebrate their connection to the African continent. M-F050

Best to wash by hand.

All mudcloth is individually hand spun, hand woven, and hand painted. Each piece is different. Photos shown here are representative of colors only.

Styles 1-16 will have many in stock. Other styles may only have 1 piece available, and will not usually be re-stocked once they have sold out.

Nothing makes a fashion statement better than mudcloth! With this, you can choose your own piece of mudcloth and know what you are getting.These mudcloth pieces, which are made in Mali are "Lapa" size. Approx. 40" - 45" wide x 63" - 68" long.

Save on your mudcloth!
Get these slightly off sized pieces for extra savings. M-F055

These pieces are about 5 feet long and 40 inches wide

Learn about mudcloth fabric

Click Here To See The Video "The Meaning and History of Mudcloth"

Each piece of fabric is unique and different. No two are alike. T-2000

Authentic Mudcloth Dyed to Striking Colors
It's versatile in its uses from wearing as a blanket, decoration, or to make clothing or pillows. Full size pieces approx. 43"-45” x 64"-68". Choose from many different colors depending on what we have in stock. Made in Mali, West Africa. M-F052

6 yards x 44". 100% cotton. Has a nice waxy texture. Made in India or China. Fabric weighs 4 oz./yard. T-4141

Note: Colors and accents and fabric texture may change from time to time. Photo may not reflect exactly what we have in stock.

Designs are different sizes. Colors like Lime, Orange, Purple, and Teal have large designs. Colors like Black, Light Blue, Yellow, Sky blue, and Royal have smaller designs.

Anitque indigo fabric has a faded and aged colors to give it a vintage look. Less color bleeding. Sizes vary from approx. 36" to 45" wide and approx. 56" to 63" long. 100% cotton. Thick and soft fabric. It's versatile in its uses from wearing as a blanket, decoration, or to make clothing or pillows. Made in Mali. M-F163

No two pieces are alike and none can be specified.

Note: The antique indigo is an antique fabric. It has been used for years if not decades. That is the reason that it's faded as it is and the reason that there are holes that have been repaired.

Anitque indigo fabric has a faded and aged colors to give it a vintage look. Some may have patches or small worn holes. 60" x 36". 100% cotton. Thick and soft fabric. It's versatile in its uses from wearing as a blanket, decoration, or to make clothing or pillows. Made in Mali. M-F161

No two pieces are alike and none can be specified.

Note: The antique indigo is an antique fabric. It has been used for years if not decades. That is the reason that it's faded as it is and the reason that there are holes that have been repaired.

100% cotton. 44" wide. African prints can create stunning crafts, decorations, throw rugs, table cloths, and more. Fabric produced in Mali, West Africa. Fabric weighs 4 oz./yard. T-1406

These mudcloth pieces which has different designs of the indigo mudcloth, are made in Mali are "Lapa" size. Approx. 38" - 45" wide x 63" - 68" long. Sizes may vary as these are hand made. M-F054

Colors and designs may vary 15" wide by 35" long. Bamboo strips at the top and bottom act as a frame. A-P122

T-1306

100% cotton. 44" wide. African prints can create stunning crafts, decorations, throw rugs, table cloths, and more. Fabric produced in Mali, West Africa. Fabric weighs 4 oz./yard.

Please note: There is only 1 in stock for each style #. These are unique pieces so multiple quantities of a particular style # cannot be ordered. If ordered, it could cause a delay in your order.

APPROX 5' x 7' - Mudcloth Bambara - Genuine mudcloth with hand-painted designs using the traditional methods which have been passed down for many years. The cloth is first woven, then a design is painted on by hand using natural ingredients. Each piece is unique and different. No two pieces are alike. This cloth is then dipped into specially prepared dyes made with mud, left to dry and then often dipped again. The process may take several weeks from start to finish. Authentic mudcloth with symbolic designs. M-F130

Indigo fabric is one of the most popular fabrics from Africa. Symbolic of wealth and prosperity, this fabric is admired by almost every ethnic group on the continent. Even the Tuareg have been called the "purple nomads" because of their extensive use of this cloth. The cotton fabric is first hand-woven on looms and then dyed using leaves from the indigo plant that have been beaten into a pulp, rolled into balls, and then left to dry in the sun for two to three days. After this, they are mixed in an ash and water solution that acts as a fixative for the indigo dye. The fabric is dyed using the tie-dye or plain-print method, and the excess dye is removed by hammering the fabric with rubber mallets. Indigo dye often rubs off onto the skin, so do not be surprised if this happens when you handle the fabric. 60" x 42". Made in Mali. M-F160

100% cotton. 44" wide. African prints can create stunning crafts, decorations, throw rugs, table cloths, and more. Fabric produced in Mali, West Africa. Fabric weighs 4 oz./yard.

Very minor imperfections in this fabric give you a huge bargain price. More economical than other 12 yard bolt fabrics we sell.100% cotton. Each bolt is 45" wide. Sold only in 12 yard pieces. Made in India. T-5014

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Very minor imperfections in this fabric give you a huge bargain price. More economical than other 12 yard bolt fabrics we sell.100% cotton. Each bolt is 45" wide. Sold only in 12 yard pieces. Made in India. T-5051

The Mbuti Pygmies live in the Ituri Forest which lies in the Northeast corner of Democratic Republic of the Congo. This cloth is made from the bark of trees of the forests of the Congo. Handmade and decorated and no cloth looks the same. 12" - 16" x 29" - 38". Made in Congo. M-F182

Approx. 24" X 25". Superior quality, placemat sized Kuba Cloth. M-F171

Authentic hand dyed Indigo fabric from Guinea, West Africa. Color fast. Does not rub off on hands or other clothing.Lightweight and easy to work with. 48" x 60". Made in Guinea. M-F101

Baoule cloth comes from the Ivory Coast of Africa and the color range is endless. These amazing hand loomed strip cloth textiles are perfect for adding global style and a pop of color to any decor. the weight of baoule cloth is just right to use as pillow cover fabric. It has a soft hand and a nice drape allowing for a variety of uses. Drape over the foot of a bed, a sofa back, or hang a Bauleh cloth as wall decore. No two are alike and none can be specified. Approx. 38" - 45" wide by 54" - 55" long. M-F180

Kuba cloth is just starting to become popular in the United States. Using the leaf of the raffia tree, the Kuba people of the Congo first hand cut, and then weave the strips of leaf to make pieces of fabric, often called raffia cloth.

Each fabric, each pattern, and each design in traditional kuba fabrics has great meaning. Sizes vary from 20-28" wide x 9-14 ft. long. Made in Congo. M-F150

**SELECTING OS (overstock) means you will get a random piece. There is no guarantee which piece you will get when selecting OS.

You can pick your own unique Baoule cloth

Baoule cloth comes from the Ivory Coast of Africa and the color range is endless. These amazing hand loomed strip cloth textiles are perfect for adding global style and a pop of color to any decor. The weight of baoule cloth is just right to use as pillow cover fabric. It has a soft hand and a nice drape allowing for a variety of uses. Drape over the foot of a bed, a sofa back, or hang a Bauleh cloth as wall decore. No two are alike and none can be specified. Approx. 38" - 45" wide by 54" - 55" long. M-F180P

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45" X6 yards. T-4251

Assorted Sets

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44” x 60”. It is hand made in Mali of 100% cotton.

Choose your own piece of Asoke fabric.
Asoke is a strong fabric worn by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The luxurious material is worn for special occasions. When making this Asoke fabric, each strip is woven and bound together that creates an uneven looking weave. A variety of patterns and colors are used and includes many other types of material such as cotton, polyester and silk. Full size pieces approx 42"-53” wide x 60"-80” long. Made in Nigeria. M-F091

100% cotton. Each bolt is 45" wide. Sold only in 6 yard pieces. Made in India. T-4228

Mudcloth with a slightly different look and fee. The same basic mudcloth; made with the same materials in the same way; but with a slightly grayer and slightly faded look. Most mudcloth is made in Mali, West Africa. A much smaller quantity is made in neighboring Burkina Faso. This mudcloth from Burkina Faso gives you something unique and treasured. Perfect for making clothing, crafts, accessories and other ideas even more special. M-F056 *Selecting "overstock" means you will receive a piece at random.

Asoke is a strong fabric worn by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The luxurious material is worn for special occasions. When making this Asoke fabric, each strip is woven and bound together that creates an uneven looking weave. A variety of patterns and colors are used and includes many other types of material such as cotton, polyester and silk. Full size pieces 53” x 80”. Made in Nigeria. M-F090

Each piece is different, no two are alike. Exact colors and designs cannot be requested or guaranteed.

These mudcloth pieces which has different designs, are made in Mali are "Lapa" size. Approx. 38" - 45" wide x 63" - 68" long. Sizes may vary as these are hand made. M-F053

Made in Mali

T-2190

45" x 12 yards. 100% Cotton.

45" x 6 yards. 100% Cotton.

46" x 12 yards 100% cotton Made in Africa

46" x 6 yards.

45" x 12 yards. 100% Cotton.

46" x 12 yards 100% cotton Made in Africa

45" x 12 yards. 100% Cotton.

45" x 6 yards. 100% Cotton.

45" x 6 yards. 100% Cotton.

46" by 12 yards

M-F061 Burkinabe Mossi Fabric – ASSORTED Add some genuine African style to wardrobe with this Burkinabe Mossi Fabric. The Burkinabe Mossi Fabric can be used in a variety of ways to enhance your ensemble. Comes in assorted traditional African patterns. It can be used as a headwrap, worn around the shoulders, made into a wrap, and worn around the hips. It is 40” x 59”. It is hand made in Mali of 100% cotton. M-F061

45" x 12 yards. 100% Cotton.

46" x 12 yards 100% cotton Made in Africa

Each piece of kuba cloth is unique and image is only a representation only. Designs can not be specified. Width is approximately between 15" - 22" and length is approximately 35" - 40". Priced per one piece of kuba cloth.

Kuba cloth is just starting to become popular in the United States. Using the leaf of the raffia tree, the Kuba people of the Congo first hand cut, and then weave the strips of leaf to make pieces of fabric, often called raffia cloth. Made in Congo. M-F153

Hand woven Kente cloth from Ghana, West Africa. This one big tapestry is made up of 10 narrow panels of hand woven fabric. These panels are stitched together and can be separated into smaller pieces. Makes an amazing and priceless wall hanging, table covering, or other home decoration. 47" x 65". 100% cotton. Made in Ghana. M-F185