Mud cloth
You can use it in many ways: to make a quilt, a curtain, cover a sofa, make cushions, bags, a tapestry, a picnic or beach blanket, make clothes, upholster chairs or armchairs...
In the Bambara language, the words "bogo lan" mean "made of mud" and are used to identify a traditional cloth that is darkened with fermented clay.
Before that, the men and women of Mali must plant and harvest the cotton that will later be spun by the women of the village and woven into narrow strips no more than 15 cm wide by the itinerant weavers. Then, the strips are sewn together until a canvas is obtained that must be cooked and macerated for hours with the bark of various local shrubs.
Once the desired shades of ochre, brown or yellow have been obtained, the cloth will be impregnated with mud in those areas that should look black, justifying, in passing, its name: bogolan.
Although there are fashions and certain regional variations, the base colour and pattern of each bogolan will depend largely on its final use: dark brown tones with simple designs for the hunter, intense black with geometric designs for the marriageable woman, pure white decorated with black or reddish figures for women in labour... Or a mixture of all of them simply for the pleasure of the eyes. Enjoy.
Material: cotton
Measurements: 275x187cm
Weight: 1223g
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FAQ
Our shipments are made with tracking and, almost always, with several shipping options so that you can select the one you prefer. If the product still does not arrive, we would contact the carrier to resolve the problem. In 'about us' - 'FAQ' you will find a link to the tracking information of your shipment. You will also receive an email with the link.
You have 30 days to return it. Once the return has been received and examined, we will proceed with the refund.
We use the best packaging. Even so, more fragile products are shipped with insurance. If the product arrives broken, it will be returned and your money will be refunded.
It is unlikely, since the organic material has been properly treated and is delivered with maintenance instructions. In any case, you have 30 days to return it.
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In the physical store we have many more products than on the website and it is worth coming to visit it. If you can't come, contact us. We also accept orders.
At Black Market we are not antique dealers. Nor do we intend to appropriate the different and very diverse cultures that have existed throughout Africa. At Black Market we offer, however, a selection of all the art generated by men and women that, in many cases, we admire and know personally.
Send us a photo of the room you want to decorate and we can offer you suggestions.
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