Artists in Mali dye and paint hand-woven cotton fabrics with vegetable dyes, which are obtained from the leaves and bark of special African trees. They also use iron oxide-containing sludge from the Niger River. The so-called mudcloth or Bogolan/Bogolanfini is a weaving and fabric dyeing technique that has been practiced in Mali since the 12th century. The production and fabric dyeing technology are very complex and it is therefore understandable that authentic mudcloth pieces come at a price. Each Bogolan fabric is handmade and unique. That is why so are our pillows produced in Germany. Please follow the following care instructions: - Wash your product by hand or in a machine on a gentle cycle at a temperature of up to 30 °C. - Use a gentle mild detergent. - Rinse well after washing - Avoid using fabric softener, starch, bleach, etc. - Spin in the washing machine at up to 800 revolutions