From haute couture to throw pillows, mud cloth, or bogolanfini, is woven into nearly every aspect of contemporary life. But what is the origin of this elaborate dye-decorated cloth? Bamana Mud Cloth: ...

African bogolanfini, popularly known as mud cloth, is a traditional textile art form from Mali. This ancient craft has been ...

African mud cloth*, or *bogolanfini*, is a traditional textile from Mali, known for its unique patterns and earthy tones ...

Bògòlanfini (mudcloth) plays an important role in Bamana society and culture. Certain designs of bògòlan (short for bògòlanfini) are intended for initiations while others are intended for religious ...

Standing before the people of Ghana to declare his nation’s independence from the British Empire, Kwame Nkrumah chose to set aside the bespoke Savile Row suits he customarily wore in public. Instead, ...

Nakunte, a master bogolanfini artist describes the traditional art form she learned from her grandmother and mother. Explains that the cloth is first dyed with a mordant made from boiled leaf ...

The traditional bogolanfini -- Mud-cloths and the tourist market -- The fine art of mud-cloths -- Mud-cloths on the fashion stage -- Mud-cloths on the international scene -- A look at the future -- ...