{"product_id":"mud-cloth-handwoven-throw-10-1","title":"Handwoven Mud Cloth Throw 160cm x 100cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Rather Splendid Piece of Living History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've acquired something rather marvellous here. This is genuine Bogolan, a handwoven mud cloth from Mali, and it's the sort of thing that makes your sitting room look as though you've travelled rather more extensively than you probably have. The name itself means mud cloth in the Bamana language, which sounds rather humble until you discover the extraordinary craftsmanship behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Handwoven Mud Cloth Throw\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentically Crafted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is made using methods passed down through generations. Local artisans hand spin and hand weave strips of cotton on small looms, then stitch them together to create one gloriously cohesive cloth. It's the sort of dedication to craft that makes modern manufacturing look rather rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully Decorated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women artisans traditionally oversee the design work, using pre-mixed mud dye and bamboo or metal spatulas to draw patterns directly onto the cloth. The resulting designs are outlined multiple times for depth and character. Patterns reflect personal taste, social heritage, and individual flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtterly Fetching Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour palette develops through a fascinating process involving soaking in pounded leaf mixtures before the mud dye is applied. Each throw emerges with its own personality, rather like adopting a particularly well-dressed friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversation Starting:\u003c\/strong\u003e This isn't merely a throw blanket. It's a textile that carries stories, tradition, and genuine artisanal skill. The sort of thing that prompts rather excellent questions from visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160cm x 100cm, generously sized for draping or display\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand spun, hand woven, and hand decorated using traditional Malian methods\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly lighter in person than photographs suggest, which we find rather charming\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e A properly handmade piece deserves gentle handling. These textiles benefit from careful storage and minimal washing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of purchase that rewards you rather immediately. The kind of thing you'll find yourself reaching for repeatedly, or displaying with quiet pride. Pieces of this calibre do tend to find their way into proper collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046419742948,"sku":"BBMUDC4604BOT","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0547\/6820\/6011\/files\/image_24266d59-25f8-429f-90be-404499a84c5d.png?v=1763309034","url":"https:\/\/rokkatei-eshop.mom\/products\/mud-cloth-handwoven-throw-10-1","provider":" Söstter ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}