Authentic Over-Sized Mud Cloth MF-130
APPROX 5' x 7' - Mudcloth Bambara - Genuine mudcloth with hand-painted designs using the traditional methods which have been passed down for many years. The cloth is first woven, then a design is painted on by hand using natural ingredients. Each piece is unique and different. No two pieces are alike. This cloth is then dipped into specially prepared dyes made with mud, left to dry and then often dipped again. The process may take several weeks from start to finish. Authentic mudcloth with symbolic designs. M-F130
$
118.00
Tie Dye Authenic Mudcloth M-F052
Authentic Mudcloth Dyed to Striking Colors
Use in your home or make a piece of clothing. Full size pieces approx. 45” x 72”’. Choose from black, blue, green, orange, purple, red. or yellow. Made in Mali, West Africa. M-F052
Use in your home or make a piece of clothing. Full size pieces approx. 45” x 72”’. Choose from black, blue, green, orange, purple, red. or yellow. Made in Mali, West Africa. M-F052
$
43.90
Mudcloth Fabric M-F050
Nothing makes a fashion statement better than mudcloth
Traditional African mudcloth sheets are handwoven and made one at a time. No two pieces of mud cloth are exactly alike, so the colors shown are available, but the exact patterns vary from one piece to the next. They're great for clothing, home decoration, crafts and other creative pursuits. African artisans hand-dye symbols into these fabrics in order to tell stories of their villages and African proverbs. Mudcloth has a long tradition of being used by West African warriors and hunters to camouflage themselves. Nowadays, people across the globe are wearing them to stand out and celebrate their connection to the African continent. These mudcloth pieces, which are made in Mali are "Lapa" size. 45" X 72" (4X6feet). Best to wash by hand. Sold seperately.
Choose by colors: Rust. Four-color. Black/White. Beige/Brown. Indigo. White/Black. Mustard. Burnt Orange. Plain White. Plaion Rust. Plain Mustard. Choose by design: Four color. Pattern. Multi-Strip. Cowry Shell. All mudcloth is individually hand spun, hand woven, and hand painted. Each piece is different. Photos shown here are representative of colors only. M-F050
Traditional African mudcloth sheets are handwoven and made one at a time. No two pieces of mud cloth are exactly alike, so the colors shown are available, but the exact patterns vary from one piece to the next. They're great for clothing, home decoration, crafts and other creative pursuits. African artisans hand-dye symbols into these fabrics in order to tell stories of their villages and African proverbs. Mudcloth has a long tradition of being used by West African warriors and hunters to camouflage themselves. Nowadays, people across the globe are wearing them to stand out and celebrate their connection to the African continent. These mudcloth pieces, which are made in Mali are "Lapa" size. 45" X 72" (4X6feet). Best to wash by hand. Sold seperately.
Choose by colors: Rust. Four-color. Black/White. Beige/Brown. Indigo. White/Black. Mustard. Burnt Orange. Plain White. Plaion Rust. Plain Mustard. Choose by design: Four color. Pattern. Multi-Strip. Cowry Shell. All mudcloth is individually hand spun, hand woven, and hand painted. Each piece is different. Photos shown here are representative of colors only. M-F050
$
47.90
Kuba Cloth - Long skirts M-F150
Kuba cloth is just starting to become popular in the United States. Using the leaf of the raffia tree, the Kuba people of the Congo first hand cut, and then weave the strips of leaf to make pieces of fabric, often called raffia cloth.
Please contact us to order individual pieces with sizea and prices. Approximately 7 to 15 feet long. All currently $318.00/sheet.
There are several different sub groups of the Kuba people. Each group has different and unique ways to make the fabric. Some make it thicker, longer, shorter, or with different patches. Each patch is symbolic and many times a piece has many different meanings. When kuba cloth originated there were probably no patches used, but as the cloth is brittle it is quite likely that the patches were used to repair the frequent tears. Later, each patch developed a meaning, many patterns are uniquely arranged to tell a story. The process of making kuba cloth is extremely time consuming and may take several days to form a simple placemat size piece. The men first gather the leaves of the raffia tree and then dye it using mud, indigo or substances from the camwood tree. They then rub the raffia fibers in their hands to soften it and make it easier for weaving. After they've completed the base cloth the woman embroider it. They do this by pulling a few threads of the raffia fibers, inserting them into a needle running the needle through the cloth until the fibers show up on the opposite end. They then take a knife and cut off the top of the fibers, leaving only a little bit showing. Doing this hundreds of times forms a design. The designs are seldom planned out ahead of time, and most of the embroidery is done by memory. The kuba people, who developed this and many other fabrics were very resistant to using European cloth; and for many years seldom used machine made fabrics. When researching this and other cloths that the kuba people developed, it is not hard to understand why they resisted the change so much. Each fabric, each pattern, and each design in traditional kuba fabrics has great meaning. On the basis of what a person wore; you could interpret much about them. Social status age, marital status, and a person's character were just a few of the things a piece of cloth symbolized to these people. Own a piece of this fabric today; not only will you be sharing in the culture of these ingenious people, but you will experience the true art of the kuba people as well. Made in Congo M-F150
Please contact us to order individual pieces with sizea and prices. Approximately 7 to 15 feet long. All currently $318.00/sheet.
There are several different sub groups of the Kuba people. Each group has different and unique ways to make the fabric. Some make it thicker, longer, shorter, or with different patches. Each patch is symbolic and many times a piece has many different meanings. When kuba cloth originated there were probably no patches used, but as the cloth is brittle it is quite likely that the patches were used to repair the frequent tears. Later, each patch developed a meaning, many patterns are uniquely arranged to tell a story. The process of making kuba cloth is extremely time consuming and may take several days to form a simple placemat size piece. The men first gather the leaves of the raffia tree and then dye it using mud, indigo or substances from the camwood tree. They then rub the raffia fibers in their hands to soften it and make it easier for weaving. After they've completed the base cloth the woman embroider it. They do this by pulling a few threads of the raffia fibers, inserting them into a needle running the needle through the cloth until the fibers show up on the opposite end. They then take a knife and cut off the top of the fibers, leaving only a little bit showing. Doing this hundreds of times forms a design. The designs are seldom planned out ahead of time, and most of the embroidery is done by memory. The kuba people, who developed this and many other fabrics were very resistant to using European cloth; and for many years seldom used machine made fabrics. When researching this and other cloths that the kuba people developed, it is not hard to understand why they resisted the change so much. Each fabric, each pattern, and each design in traditional kuba fabrics has great meaning. On the basis of what a person wore; you could interpret much about them. Social status age, marital status, and a person's character were just a few of the things a piece of cloth symbolized to these people. Own a piece of this fabric today; not only will you be sharing in the culture of these ingenious people, but you will experience the true art of the kuba people as well. Made in Congo M-F150
$318.00
$258.00
Round Kuba Cloth M-F152 (Out of stock)
Approx 80" to 90" in circumference. Made in Congo. M-F152
$
138.00
Authenic George Fabric M-F400
A taste of royalty
George fabric is renowned in Africa for its brilliant gold embroidery and lush colors. This fabric is commonly worn by royalty or people of wealth, and symbolizes luxury and prominence. This fabric comes in 36" square panels on an eight yard bolt. Price per 8 yard bolt. Save when you buy in eight yard bolts. Made in India. M-F400. $79.90 per 8 yard piece. Only sold in 8 yard piece. Colors: Beige, black, gold, green, maroon, mustard, pink, purple, red, white/silver, white/gold. M-F400
George fabric is renowned in Africa for its brilliant gold embroidery and lush colors. This fabric is commonly worn by royalty or people of wealth, and symbolizes luxury and prominence. This fabric comes in 36" square panels on an eight yard bolt. Price per 8 yard bolt. Save when you buy in eight yard bolts. Made in India. M-F400. $79.90 per 8 yard piece. Only sold in 8 yard piece. Colors: Beige, black, gold, green, maroon, mustard, pink, purple, red, white/silver, white/gold. M-F400
$
79.90
Fat Quarter 5 Pack T-2000
Includes 5 different pieces of fabric. Each piece is 1/4 of 1 yard (22" X 18"). Fabric designs will vary between sets. Perfect for a variety of crafts and other uses. Mali T-2000
$
15.90
African Brocade Fabric - 30 Yards M-F105
African Brocade fabrics easily convey the strong and vibrant African culture where these fabrics are highly cherished. Also called basin fabric. The subtle designs on the brocade are each unique, not all pieces are exactly the same, so you can be sure that what you have is unique and handmade. Country of origin may vary, but most brocade is produced in Guinea. Brocade fabric comes in 30 yard pieces only. 45" wide. Comes in 30 yard pieces. Colors: Blue, black, white. M-F105
$
318.00
Kente Fabric T-1409 (Temporarily out of stock)
Connect with the culture and style of Africa
Nothing captures the vibrant African vibe quite like kente cloth. The history of African kente cloth goes back to the 12th century, when these colorful fabrics were worn by African royalty. The name kente comes from the word "kenten" (basket), because of the cloth's resemblance to a basket-woven design. Each kente pattern is distinct and has its own special meaning. Many people around the globe are proudly wearing kente cloth today to show their unique sense of fashion and their connection to the motherland. In addition to clothing, kente cloth prints can be used to create crafts, decorations, throw rugs, table cloths, etc. Fabric produced in India. 100% cotton. - Fabric produced in India.45" wide.
Available in 12 yard bolts. T-1409
Nothing captures the vibrant African vibe quite like kente cloth. The history of African kente cloth goes back to the 12th century, when these colorful fabrics were worn by African royalty. The name kente comes from the word "kenten" (basket), because of the cloth's resemblance to a basket-woven design. Each kente pattern is distinct and has its own special meaning. Many people around the globe are proudly wearing kente cloth today to show their unique sense of fashion and their connection to the motherland. In addition to clothing, kente cloth prints can be used to create crafts, decorations, throw rugs, table cloths, etc. Fabric produced in India. 100% cotton. - Fabric produced in India.45" wide.
Available in 12 yard bolts. T-1409
$
67.90
Kente Fabric T-2093 (Yellow out of stock)
African print fabric comes in 12 yard pieces (bolts). 100% cotton. 44" wide. African prints can create stunning crafts, decorations, throw rugs, table cloths, and more. Fabric produced in The Gambia. T-2093
$
67.90
Kente Design T-2068 (White out of stock)
African Gold Printed Fabric
African gold print fabric is popular in Africa for use in clothing and crafts. Each piece is 45” wide. Sold only in 12 yard pieces. Purple, red, white. Made in India. T-2068
African gold print fabric is popular in Africa for use in clothing and crafts. Each piece is 45” wide. Sold only in 12 yard pieces. Purple, red, white. Made in India. T-2068
$
67.90
Egyptian Hieroglyphics Print Fabric T-2145 (Purple out of stock)
100% cotton. Each piece is 45" wide. Sold only in 12 yard pieces. Made in India. T-2145
$
67.90
Black Egyptian Masks & Snake Fabric T-2149 (Temporarily out of stock)
100% cotton. Each piece is 45" wide. Sold only in 12 yard pieces. Made in India. T-2149
$
67.90
Star Pattern Fabric T-2151 (Yellow out of stock)
100% cotton. Each piece is 45" wide. Sold only in 12 yard pieces. Each. Red and yellow. Made in India. T-2151
$
67.90
Brown Images Of Africa Print Fabric T-2260 (Temporarily out of stock)
12 yards x 44".100% cotton. Made in Mali, West Africa. Fabric weighs 4 oz./yard. T-2260
$
70.90
African Dancers Rug F-901 (Temporarily out of stock)
Everybody dance! This rug and it's earth-toned colorings serve as a great asset to your floor or wall while displaying silhouettes of people enjoying life and dancing to great tunes. 100% polypropylene. Stain and fade resistant. Surged all around to protect edges. Caring for your rug is easy. Vacuum regularly. Blot stains. Use mild detergent and water. Rinse thoroughly. Can be professionally cleaned. 3'7"X5'2" Made in Turkey. F-901
$
43.90
Giant-Sized Elephant Rug F-906
Make the biggest statement possible with this 3'7"X5'2" area rug. 100% polypropylene. Stain and fade resistant. Surged all around to protect edges. Caring for your rug is easy. Vacuum regularly. Blot stains. Use mild detergent and water. Rinse thoroughly. Can be professionally cleaned. Made in Turkey. F-906
$
43.90
Bold Black Panther Rug F-905
For a Bold Home Statement
Grab attention with this black panther area rug. 100% polypropylene. Stain and fade resistant. Surged all around to protect edges. Caring for your rug is easy. Vacuum regularly. Blot stains. Use mild detergent and water. Rinse thoroughly. Can be professionally cleaned. 3'7"X5'2". Made in Turkey. F-905
Grab attention with this black panther area rug. 100% polypropylene. Stain and fade resistant. Surged all around to protect edges. Caring for your rug is easy. Vacuum regularly. Blot stains. Use mild detergent and water. Rinse thoroughly. Can be professionally cleaned. 3'7"X5'2". Made in Turkey. F-905
$
43.90