From haute couture to throw pillows, mud cloth, or bogolanfini, is woven into nearly every aspect of contemporary life and is the subject of an exhibit at the DallasMuseumArt. KimERichard
Men who are hunters or warriors wear tunics with designs reflecting protection. Women wear bogolanfini wrappers for important milestones in life: coming of age, consummation of marriage, childbirth, and burial.
While most of the cloths featured in the exhibition were made in rural areas, bogolanfini is now part of the urban culture. “In the modern world, cloths like this have been made by contemporary designers in Mali,” Walker said. Contemporary designers around the world have been using bogolanfini motifs in their designs, rarely crediting the source of inspiration. “Norma Kamali really made the bogolanfini really popular in the United States in the 1980s,” Walker said."Bamana Mud Cloth: From Mali to the World" showcases how contemporary designers have incorporated bogolanfini motifs into their designs.
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