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Traditional Ugandan bark cloth is proving a hit with modern artists

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Published on: June 14, 2023

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Artists in Uganda are reviving the traditional craft of bark cloth production. The UNESCO listed fabric has been used among the Baganda tribe for more than 600 years.Traditionally worn by the Baganda royal family, the textile is now becoming increasingly popular among the nation’s modern designers. CCTV’s Michael Baleke reports.