Handwoven Mud Cloth Throw

A Rather Splendid Piece of Wearable Art

This is the sort of throw that makes you look rather more cultured than you probably are. Handwoven by artisans in Mali using methods that haven't changed in generations, each piece is a proper showstopper that tells the story of its makers with considerably more eloquence than you or I could manage at a dinner party.

Why Choose Our Handwoven Mud Cloth Throw

Genuinely Handmade: No factories, no shortcuts. Men hand spin and hand weave each strip on traditional looms using local cotton, then women artisans hand apply the mud dye with bamboo spatulas. It's utterly time consuming, which means it's utterly worth it.

Naturally Dyed and Rather Beautiful: The distinctive patterns and earthy tones come from traditional mud dye processes, not synthetic chemicals. Each design is outlined by hand, making every throw delightfully unique and rather gorgeous.

Cultural Authenticity: You're not just buying a throw, you're supporting artisans who've perfected this craft over centuries. The patterns themselves often reflect gender, social status, or personal taste, making this far more interesting than most things hanging about in your home.

Properly Versatile: Drape it over your sofa, throw it on your bed, or use it as a wall hanging. It works marvellously in most settings and manages to look fabulous whether you've tidied up or not.

Product Details

Dimensions: 160cm wide and 100cm long, which is rather a generous size.

Material: Hand spun and hand woven cotton with natural mud dye and leaf mixtures.

Craft Process: Hand spun, hand woven, sun dried, and hand decorated using traditional Malian methods passed down through generations.

Care: Each piece is unique and should be treated gently. Hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry to preserve the integrity of the weaving and dyes.

These aren't mass produced items sitting in warehouses. When you find one you adore, it's rather wise to claim it, as true artisan pieces tend to move along rather quickly.