Mudcloth (also known as bògòlanfini) is a Malian textile, usually cotton, that is resist-dyed with fermented mud. Artists create decorative pattern designs that are usually abstracted images representing everyday life and objects.
I've always loved mudcloth and appreciate seeing various interpretations of the cloth for fashion and home:
clockwise: Mary Meyer Leggings; Mudcloth Batik Bone Beads Flat Square; Carry Bag; HYM Salvage X Urban Renewal Mud Cloth Danish Side Chair; Mini Square Planter; Mary Meyer Stationery; Mudcloth Bench.
Want to learn more about the bògòlanfini technique or even make your own? Check out this site from the Smithsonian, and a video here.
