An exhibition of the African artistic abilities that transform natural materials such as cloth and clay into spectacular artifacts will open on Monday, Feb. 28, in Dowd Gallery at SUNY Cortland.

The fabric, made from cotton, is dyed with natural materials to create intricate designs. Crafting coasters from African ...

Click to open image viewer. A mudcloth ensemble created by Twain’s Twines consisting of a hat, neckpiece, belt and wrap skirt. The hat (a) is made of ochre, dark brown and rust brown patchwork pieces ...

Through their retail shop Kita Boutique, mother Diane Camara and daughter Mimi Gbane sell traditional mudcloths made in their native country, Mali, in West Africa. They have been importing and selling ...

Mudcloths are beautifully made African textiles. They are originally from Mali, where they are referred to as Bogolanfini or Bogolan. They are simple yet elegant, which is why you’ll find them in many ...

Authentic strips of African mud cloth and hand stitching add a pop of color to this one-of-a-kind cross body bag. Made from repurposed jean fabric, it's useful and perfect for stashing valued ...