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Each piece of mudcloth has a story to tell. The symbols: the way in which they are arranged; and the color and shape of the mudcloth reveal a variety of different secrets. Social status, a person's character or occupations are all things that a piece of mudcloth can portray. There are many African proverbs and other items of historical significance that are commonly portrayed as well. Even now, many people in Africa are very careful about what they wear, as each fabric, color and dress has its own meaning.

Even without these meanings being well known, mudcloth has become tremendously popular lately in the western world. An extraordinarily beautiful fabric; the unique and exotic colors and designs combine with an almost impossible to find hand spun and hand woven fabric to produce this rich and elegant textile. No extra meaning is needed to gain pleasure from this art form. Knowing more of the meaning and mind set behind this art form can only add to your satisfaction and depth of spirit.

Patterns of mudcloth:
Mudcloth is exceptionally beautiful and is made to be interpreted as well. Many times there are long discussions on how the patterns should be put together.

There are many symbols which you may find in your mudcloth; the patterns and varieties are endless. Also, many meanings differ depending on the region, ethnic group, or individual. Some examples of symbols in mudcloth are discussed below:

• A dot within a circle - This symbol represents the house and the family. The circle is the house, and the dot inside is the family. It is supposed to represent unity between the family members.
• Three horizontal lines - This design represents a spindle. A very old and traditional deign.
• Zigzag design - This represents an iguanas elbow. A very common pattern. This may represent good fortune, as an iguana can lead a hunter to water. The iguana is also symbolic of African born people in warfare with foreign powers.

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