{"product_id":"mud-cloth-handwoven-throw-10-9","title":"Handwoven Mud Cloth Throw 160cm x 100cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Rather Splendid Piece of Wearable West African Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a proper handwoven mud cloth throw, made in the traditional Malian way. Bogolan, or Bogolanfini if we're being linguistically thorough, translates rather charmingly to mud cloth. It is, quite literally, cloth decorated with mud dye by artisans who know what they are doing. The name itself breaks down rather nicely: bogo means earth or mud, lan means with or by means of, and fini means cloth. Rather straightforward, really.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Mud Cloth Throw\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentically Handwoven:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cloth is spun and woven by hand on small strip looms using local cotton. The strips are then sewn together with considerable patience and skill to create one gloriously substantial piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally Decorated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women artisans apply designs by hand using pre-mixed mud dye and a small bamboo or metal spatula. The patterns and colours often reflect personal taste, social significance, or gender expression within the community. Essentially, you are acquiring a conversation piece with genuine cultural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperly Made, Start to Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entire process is rather marvellous. The finished cloth is washed and dried in the sun, then soaked in a mixture of pounded leaves from local trees. Only then does it receive its mud dye and final decorations. After one more wash and outline, you have something utterly fetching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind Patterning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because these are handmade by individual artisans, no two throws are identical. The patterns, colours, and finishes vary slightly. This is precisely what makes them rather good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160cm x 100cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand spun and hand woven cotton with natural mud dye\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour may appear slightly lighter than in photographs, depending on your screen and lighting. Rather like most things in life, actually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a showstopper for anyone who appreciates properly handcrafted textiles and authentic cultural design. Rather good for throws, wall hangings, or simply draping over something that deserves a bit of visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046420562148,"sku":"BBMUDC4614BOT","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0547\/6820\/6011\/files\/image_88fccb90-d27d-4b8e-be50-c4613a9f25fe.png?v=1763309035","url":"https:\/\/rokkatei-eshop.mom\/products\/mud-cloth-handwoven-throw-10-9","provider":" Söstter ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}