Create a richly textured collage of earth-toned bogolan (“mudcloth”), a handwoven fabric from Mali, West Africa, then embellish it with your own slow-stitching and hand embroidery using Valdani perle cottons.

Includes all supplies (bogolan pieces, background fabric, Valdani perle cotton, needles, handout).

Students should bring scissors to class.

Kit is Required.

Kit Fee: $35

Available as Cash & Carry on site.

Kit Content: 

• 8 different pieces of bogolan , each 6" x 6" minimum, PLUS access to a "community box" with smaller pieces
• Valdani perle cotton threads #5 weight (full spools are shared among the students)
• Solid cream bogolan fabric for background
• Large eye embroidery needles
• Basic tip sheet on slow stitching

Imported from Mali, hand-woven, eco-friendly mudcloth features dramatic designs. Photos show a representation of the colors & patterns -- as with all handcrafted textiles, each design varies.

The finished size is approx 15" square. The students make the piece in class, then they can finish it as a pillow, wall hanging, denim jacket panel, table topper, tote bag panel, etc... Samples and tips for finishing are shared in class.