Of The Earth

Of The EarthInspired by the African Mudcloth, a quality handmade cotton fabric. Mudcloth originates from Mali, West Africa. The name Mudcloth comes from the Mali ethnic language Bambara, and is called Bogolanfini, which means (bogo) earth or mud, (Ian) with & (fini) cloth earth or mud with cloth. What intrigued me the most researching how to make this piece was the process of making Mudcloth honoring time, effort, discipline & knowledge of the benefits of mother

Inspired by the African Mudcloth, a quality handmade cotton fabric.

Mudcloth originates from Mali, West Africa. The name “Mudcloth” comes from the Mali ethnic language Bambara, and is called “Bogolanfini”, which means (bogo) earth or mud, (Ian) with & (fini) cloth - earth or mud with cloth.

What intrigued me the most researching how to make this piece was the process of making Mudcloth - honoring time, effort, discipline & knowledge of the benefits of mother earth.

*Attempting to replicate the mudcloth symbol Iguana’s Elbow representing good fortune & Bone of a Sname representing bravery.*

Materials

11/0 Toho Japanese glass seed beads woven with one continuous piece of thermal bonded thread, topped off with brass mini circles & gold-filled earwires. Although stiff, may bend slightly

Wear wear wear the rubber backs provided to avoid losing earrings.

Dimensions

2 1/2 inchs long

Shipping & Returns

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• I will send packages out every Tuesday, last confirmation at 12pm the Monday before.
• USPS 1-3 days to deliver.

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