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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.

Authentic Elegance from Mali
Add beauty to your look in a simple and colorful way with these hand-made Tuareg bracelets. Each one is constructed by West African craftspeople for something totally unique. Made in Mali. J-B270

Straw Baby Rattles used as a musical instrument in western culture as well as Africa. These rattles make a great gift for anyone with a small child. Totally hand made, multi-colored, and great for decoration as well as gifts. Each is hand made and varies slightly: approx. 5” tall. Made in Mali. M-W090

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

Authentic Elegance from Mali
Add beauty to your look in a simple and colorful way with these hand-made Tuareg bracelets. Each one is constructed by West African craftspeople for something totally unique. Made in Mali. 3" diameter. BB-0081

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.

The trademark hat of the Fulani people of West Africa. The red material and the tassels are leather, the tan material is straw, and it is further decorated with hand made cloth items. The Fulani are migrant cattle herders found throughout West Africa. This hat is one of the few things that is common to the tribe throughout a broad expanse of 'West Africa. A true collectors item, and a work of great cultural significance. 14" diameter. Made in Mali. C-A047
Learn about the Fulani people

Fits between 42” to 60" chest and has approx 36" length. Made in Mali.

Kufi Hats-Mudcloth; Produced from authentic African mudcloth. Mudcloth is made using ancient and extensive process. Fabric is all hand spun making seven individual cloth sheets in this work. Each strip of cloth is then sewn together. The entire piece of fabric is then dyed in tea made from Bogalon tree found in sub-Saharan Africa. The tea acts as a fixative for mud painted designs that are hand painted using specially prepared mud. This piece has been bleached after entire process is complete to give a lighter look: unique and more treasured. Mud dye has been used for many centuries to pass African culture from generation to generation. Approx. 22" in circumference. Made in Mali C-A045

All hats are hand-made/dyed and the colors and patterns will vary from hat to hat. Colors and designs cannot be specified. Learn about African artisans
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