--- product_id: 36233051 title: "Authentic Africa Indigo Mud Cloth" brand: "authentic africa" price: "NZ$263" currency: NZD in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/36233051-authentic-africa-indigo-mud-cloth store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 100% Handmade 68" x 42" 100% Cotton Authentic Africa Indigo Mud Cloth **Brand:** authentic africa **Price:** NZ$263 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Elevate Your Space with a Touch of Africa! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Authentic Africa Indigo Mud Cloth by authentic africa - **How much does it cost?** NZ$263 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/36233051-authentic-africa-indigo-mud-cloth) ## Best For - authentic africa enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted authentic africa brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Versatile Decor:** Perfect for home styling, from boho chic to modern minimalism. - β€’ **Cultural Heritage:** Patterns that tell stories of protection and resilience. - β€’ **Global Connection:** Bring a piece of Africa into your space and spark conversations. - β€’ **Eco-Friendly Luxury:** Crafted from 100% natural cotton, promoting sustainability. - β€’ **Embrace Authenticity:** Each piece is a unique work of art, handcrafted in Mali. ## Overview The Authentic Africa Indigo Mud Cloth is a stunning, 100% cotton textile, handcrafted in Mali. Each piece is unique, featuring traditional patterns that symbolize protection. Measuring 68 inches long by 42 inches wide, this eco-friendly cloth is perfect for adding a cultural touch to any decor. ## Description Bogolan cloth once despised as rural non-Islamic, peasant’s cloth has transformed into a symbol of national identity for Mali. The creation of most Bogolan cloth begins in the Beledougou Bamana area north of Bamako. The manufacture of this cloth is a long painstaking, laborious, process. It is woven by men on the local version of the narrow strip loom. First raw materials are hand processed and woven into plain white cloth strips about 12 centimeters wide. Next comes the dying primarily a woman’s craft passed from mother to daughter. After the cloth is washed and allowed to shrink while drying, it is then soaked in a brown solution made from pounded Bougalan tree leaves and other ingredients made by specialists. The cloth takes on an even yellow color that is ready for the application of mud dye designs. The mud that is used is collected from the deepest sections of the ponds. The mud is left to ferment in a covered pot for about a year. During this time it turns black in color. The potted mud is diluted with water when needed. The designs are drawn on the cloth section by using various width spatulas made of small pieces of Bamboo and flat metal. The main larger sections are marked off while lying flat on the ground. The smaller more detailed work is done on a woman’s lap with the section placed over a calabash. The entire process of washing, dipping in the leaf solution and painting with the mud dye is repeated after which a solution that includes caustic soda is applied to the yellow areas. These areas are exposed to intense sunlight for a week until the desired whiteness is reached. In normal practice the designs, patterns and motifs have clearly defined names or meanings. Traditionally certain patterns were used to protect women from hostile spiritual forces during transition into adulthood. Other motifs protected women from harm when confronting and killing powerful animals. ## Features - 100% Cotton - All orders shipped via Priority mail. Entirely handmade mud cloth from the African country of Mali. - Certain patterns were used to protect women from hostile forces. - 100 % Natural cotton. No two pieces are exactly alike - Plain indigo blue cloth - Dimensions: 68 inches long x 42 inches across ## Images ![Authentic Africa Indigo Mud Cloth - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K4WSTPtiL.jpg) ![Authentic Africa Indigo Mud Cloth - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HXJPDvboL.jpg) ![Authentic Africa Indigo Mud Cloth - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hESeBC22L.jpg) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/36233051-authentic-africa-indigo-mud-cloth](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/36233051-authentic-africa-indigo-mud-cloth) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*