Fabrics

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Nothing makes a fashion statement better than mudcloth! With this item, you can choose a specific pattern of mudcloth.Approx. 38” - 41” wide x 60” - 64” long. Sizes may vary as these are hand made. These pieces may be up to 6" shorter than regular pieces (M-F051) and may have very minor misprints. Made in Mali.

Comes in three colors. 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-5027

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"

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

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-5011