BOGOLANFINI MUD CLOTH #223 white once a form of currency

once a form of currency

each piece is a unique creation that carries the personal touch of the maker and the story of its meticulous production

transition

The journey of this patterned fabric begins with a solid-colored piece of cloth

They are an incredible testament to weaving skills of the Mbundu and Losi women of the remote Western Provence of Zambia

BOGOLANFINI MUD CLOTH #223 white once a form of currencyThe bogolanfini, or mud cloths, are some of the most impressive of the African textiles. Traditionally made by the women of Mali, they were originally used for hunters' shirts and women's wraps. The cloth is hand woven and dyed by an age old process using local flora and mud. Approximately 40 x 60. 5"