How to make West African mudcloth (bogolan)
How to make West African mudcloth (bogolan)
Charlie Davies of SAHEL Design http://www.saheldesign.com visits Seydou Sawadogo and Jeneba Dao of Tigoung-Nonma in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and films them making black and white ‘bogolan’ mudcloth. The whole process from beginning to end is documented in this three minute video. To purchase SAHEL Bogolan products visit…
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Thank you so much for showing us how you make mud cloth. May the Most High enlarge your borders and enrich your family.
What a wonderful technique.Some people seem to think the word mud-cloth is somehow derogatory but it is certainly not.
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How did the material turn black??,,,or the longer you leave it in the sun the darker it gets?
Hello thank u for the info on making Mud cloth.
However the video was said to be 3 minutes but it us not that long!
Also it's in French!
What about English?!
At least subtitles
There are places in china, museums where if your not chinese your cant go in. Not racism, just preserving the culture of their people. African ppl and their descendants spread across their diaspora have blessed the world with our art, technology, our dance our music and our soul. We are the most looked down ppl on this planet, killed in the street without a thought. France and germany are still holding art from africa hostage. I wish we"d take a lesson from the chinese— and not share our $h%t.
yoh the subtitles are already there
Have the Chinese fabricated it yet? If not, it's coming. All the beautiful textiles are now being mast produced in China. Cheaply done and cheap fabric. But, it is, as it is. People haven't a clue of the time and talent to produce these textiles. But to save a few dollar, they'll buy poor quality reproduction. Just like with the big box stores. They run the family business away. With a lot for a little concept. Then, the consumer is at the mercy of the seller. I pray to the Gods, that this art gets passed on. As my Mother always said "Each rung is responsible for the climbers weight" Or as my Uncle says "All tongues tells a tale"
What is "siiga"?
Wow, so beautiful! Recently purchased authentic bogolanfini after learning part of my heritage is Malian. It is absolutely beautiful!!! I understand the DIY folks who may not be able to afford real bogolanfini, but if you can buy it. It is truly a work of art. (Also never knew the people of Mali spoke French. I learned it much of my life; maybe some sort of blood memory?)
Ce magnifique.
Love it
Great video what is washing powder? laundry soap?
I’m intrigued. So beautiful! Sheesh! My feelings are so mixed. I’m touched to see them keeping this practice alive. . . and I also feel a little guilty watching like nothing is sacred anymore. I’m dying someone inquired about buying the stencil 😭 We are endless consumers of culture and things. All that culture and hard work 😓 just so we can be trendy. I hope they were at least compensated well for sharing this technique passed down from their ancestors.
Wiz Khalifa is playing in the background LOL!
Beautiful aspect of Malian tradition, truly authentic and unique !
is this fabric rough or soft???
What is the point of mud cloth I'm trying to figure out is it just something for style or is something you guys made up to keep warm what was the purpose of going through this strategic process
beautiful! what country is this being made in? i just bought 2 mud cloths in Oakland, California from a brother from Mali yesterday that he was selling in his store.
It looks like he dunked material into mud?
loved this
Hi im a graduate art student and i am extremely interested in replicating this process in America, is there any thing you can let me know to help make the clay, does it have to be from that lake, or does it just need a certain amount of iron? and the liquid to soak it in the "Siiga"? i know it wont be exact but if you can please help. the siiga seems important but is there any american plant that has similar compounds
Beautiful