R6139/3 Textile; Bogolanfini; Mudcloth

This bogolanfini, or mudcloth, is traditionally decorated by hand-painting cotton cloth with dyes, in shades of yellow, black and brown, and bleach to create distinctive geometric designs. Bogolanfini had a resurgence in popularity in the 1980s and 90s thanks to Malian fashion designer Chris Seydou. His work then inspired Western designers to include these textiles Read More …