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Wares from the Bukomansimbi co-op of barkcloth makers and textile artisans in Kalisizo, Uganda.

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A New Life for Ugandan Barkcloth, a Fabric Made From Fig Trees

The ancient textile has survived wars, colonialism, and global trade.

By Mike Shanahan

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