African Modern Boho Fabric Wall Art Totem: Flexibility Bogolan Wall Totem

Name: African Modern Boho Fabric Wall Art Totem: Flexibility Bogolan Wall Totem
Brand: AAAA Coop - Co-Makers Studio
SKU: DE-BWT02-BkWh-20
Price: 200.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$226.00 USD

Color Brown and Black White and Black White and Brown Black and White Brown and White

Size Small Medium Large

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The Flexibility Bogolan Wall Totem offers a unique and captivating addition to your home decor. Whether displayed alone or as part of a group, these textile totems bring a touch of artistic beauty to any wall or tabletop. With their minimal designs, they embody a sense of modernity while honoring ancient traditions and a generationally-taught hand-made process that spans centuries. These exquisite pieces of art are crafted from natural and organic materials, including eco-cotton, providing a soothing and eco-conscious touch to your space.

Details

Measurements Small 4.5"-5.5"W x 58"-68"H
Medium 5.5"-6.5"W x 72-84"H
Large 7"-7.5"W x 90"-104"H
Materials Cotton, Organic silt-based dyes, Wood
Colors Natural White, Black & Brown
Origin Mali

The kanju journal: Made In Harmony with Nature

STORY

Symbolic Mudcloth Totems by AAAA Co-op

“Every detail matters. As above so below. As within so without. It all
comes together in whatever we create.” ~AAAA Co-op

For centuries, the artisans of Mali have been mastering the art of Bogolan textile-making, a traditional technique that involves creating hand-loomed fabric strips from locally grown and processed eco-cotton, and then dyeing and painting the cloths using natural materials such as mud, leaves, and bark. The resulting artworks embody symbolism of West African ancestry that the creators believe imbue spiritual meanings to the cloths, which is why they are also commonly known as medicine cloths.

Kanju proudly partners with AAAA Coop, a community-based initiative that brings together artisans from across Mali, offering a platform to showcase their skills and support their livelihoods. Through this independent cooperative, the artists keep their traditions alive while creating stunning works of art that transcend cultural boundaries, and then share them with the world.

Each Bogolan Totem Cloth is a masterpiece of intricate patterns, created as a community effort from the weaving of the cloth, through dyeing and painting the individual pieces, to the locally created, sustainable packaging. The designs are inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Mali, incorporating symbols and motifs that reflect beliefs about the human spirit and our connections to one another.

To learn more about our Bogolan Wall Totems, check out our blog post.

Discover more about this artisan partner through their beautiful Brand Videos.