Malian Bògòlanfini (Mud Cloth)

Bògòlanfini (Mud Cloth) is a centuries-old, hand-dyed textile art originating in Mali. In traditional Bògòlanfini production, men weave the cloth and women dye the cotton fabric made with fermented mud. It has an important place in traditional Malian culture and has recently become a symbol of Malian cultural identity.