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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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. T-1406

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