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Manajak, also known as "mud cloth" or "bògòlanfini," is a traditional Malian textile crafted by the Bambara people using a unique dyeing technique. It involves hand-weaving cotton fabric and then dyeing it with fermented mud from local riverbanks. This process creates distinct geometric patterns and earthy colors, typically in shades of brown, black, and white.

Manajak holds deep cultural significance within Malian society, often used for ceremonial purposes, such as weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies. The patterns on the cloth often carry symbolic meanings, reflecting aspects of Bambara culture, history, and spirituality.
Mudcloth/Bògòlanfini (Mali) features concentric circles symbolizing the world's unity, twirls/swirls representing life's dynamism, and historically used patterns believed to protect new mothers from harmful spirits.