Handwoven in Mali using traditional bògòlanfini techniques, this 18" x 18" pillow from St. Frank represents the brand’s coveted Heritage line of authentic, vintage one-of-a-kind textiles. Crafted from hand-spun, hand-woven cotton strip-cloth dyed with fermented river mud, it features striking high-contrast geometric striping, raw tactile depth, and historic West African artisan character.
Unlike printed performance fabrics, this authentic vintage textile reflects the organic hand of its maker. The pillow has been thoughtfully maintained by its previous owner with minor hand-mended seam joins between the woven strips—a testament to its handcrafted heritage and age—while remaining in excellent display and decorative condition.
Maker/Designer: St. Frank (Heritage / Authentic Vintage Textile Line)
Era/Circa: Contemporary Assembly / Vintage Malian Textile
Design Movement: Geometric Abstraction / Bohemian
Materials & Finishes: 100% Hand-Spun Malian Cotton Mudcloth (Bògòlanfini), Linen Backing, Exposed zipper with a gold pull
Front: 100% Hand-Spun Malian Cotton Mudcloth
Back: Libeco 100% Natural Flax Linen
Sourcing Origin: Handwoven in Mali / Assembled in the United States
Dimensions: 18" W × 18" H
Quantity: 1
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Features authentic slubs, organic color variation, and raw tactile texture inherent to genuine hand-dyed mudcloth. The delicate strip-cloth construction shows light, neat hand-mending along select seam joins between strips, structurally sound and ready for display.
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Handwoven in Mali using traditional bògòlanfini techniques, this 18" x 18" pillow from St. Frank represents the brand’s coveted Heritage line of authentic, vintage one-of-a-kind textiles. Crafted from hand-spun, hand-woven cotton strip-cloth dyed with fermented river mud, it features striking high-contrast geometric striping, raw tactile depth, and historic West African artisan character.
Unlike printed performance fabrics, this authentic vintage textile reflects the organic hand of its maker. The pillow has been thoughtfully maintained by its previous owner with minor hand-mended seam joins between the woven strips—a testament to its handcrafted heritage and age—while remaining in excellent display and decorative condition.
Maker/Designer: St. Frank (Heritage / Authentic Vintage Textile Line)
Era/Circa: Contemporary Assembly / Vintage Malian Textile
Design Movement: Geometric Abstraction / Bohemian
Materials & Finishes: 100% Hand-Spun Malian Cotton Mudcloth (Bògòlanfini), Linen Backing, Exposed zipper with a gold pull
Front: 100% Hand-Spun Malian Cotton Mudcloth
Back: Libeco 100% Natural Flax Linen
Sourcing Origin: Handwoven in Mali / Assembled in the United States
Dimensions: 18" W × 18" H
Quantity: 1
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Features authentic slubs, organic color variation, and raw tactile texture inherent to genuine hand-dyed mudcloth. The delicate strip-cloth construction shows light, neat hand-mending along select seam joins between strips, structurally sound and ready for display.
See it in person.
If you’d like to schedule a private viewing of this piece or need our help with a broader search for something specific, let’s start the hunt. Reach out to discuss our sourcing services or to visit the showroom.
