History of Mudcloth
Mud cloth originated from Mali and once worn by
hunters. Mud cloth is made from narrow strips of hand-spun and hand-woven
cotton, which are sewn together in various widths and lengths. The cloth is
first dyed with a yellow solution extracted from the bark of the M’Peku tree
and the leaves and stems of the Wolo tree; the solution acts as a fixative.
Then, using carved bamboo or wooden sticks, symbolic designs are applied in mud
that has been collected from riverbanks and allowed to ferment over time. After
the mud is applied to the cloth, it is dried in the sun. The process is
repeated several times to obtain a rich color that is deeply imbued in the
cloth. When it reaches the desired hue, the cloth is washed with a caustic
solution to remove debris and to brighten the background. Today, mud cloth
comes in background shades of white, yellow, purple, beige, rich brown, and
rust. Source: http://africaimports.com/mud-cloth.asp
Other Resources:
- Bògòlanfini or bogolan ("mud cloth")
Visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%B2g%C3%B2lanfini
- Imgaes
of Mud Cloth, visit: http://www.google.com/search?q=What+is+mud+cloth&hl=en&tbo=u&rlz=1C1LEND_enUS481US481&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=TsUXUdyUMoqyiQKs74A4&ved=0CFEQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=775
- Art & Society, visit: http://www.jamtan.com/jamtan/fulani.cfm?chap=1&linksPage=172
Mud cloth Quilts and related items
Past Mud Cloth
Quilting Exhibits
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