Bogolanfini, which translates as, Mud Cloth, is a long established tradition among the Bamana people who inhabit a large area to the East and North of Bamako (Mali's capital). The origin of this cloth is the Beledougou region of central Mali. Currently Bogolon Mudcloth is mostly made in the Segou or Bamako regions.

    Hand Woven and Hand Dyed; Mudcloth is a centuries old process using numerous applications of various tree juices/teas and mud to dye the hand woven cotton cloth.

    Mudcloth is traditionally made by the Bamana women, which has been an essential component in the marking of major life transitions, such as Birth, Marriage, and Death. Bogolanfini is a living art form with motifs and techniques passed down from generations of mothers to daughters.

    Bamana hunters also wear Bogolanfini in the form of red Mudcloth laden with leather amulets, forceful visual symbols of the supernatural powers believed necessary for successful hunters to possess. Each piece of Mudcloth tells a story. No two pieces of Mudcloth are exactly alike and each pattern/color combination has a meaning. The symbols, arrangements, color, as well as shape of the Mudcloth reveal secrets. Mudcloth is also used to define a person's social status, character or occupation. Bogolanfini is a representation of African Heritage and Mali Nationalism.