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Natural Barkcloth and Raffia
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Artists: Lesli Robertson, Paul Bukenya Katamiira, Grace Birungi
Uganda
Presented by Mekeka Designs
Out of stock
Description
Barkcloth is peeled from the mutuba tree, pounded into supple cloth, cut into strips, then woven on floor looms with locally grown raffia into a cotton warp. The barkcloth makers are tenth generation artisans who work with Mekeka Designs, as do the weavers from Grace Cottage Weavers, whose specialty is weaving with indigenous fibers.
Woven Design – Lesli Robertson
Barkcloth – Paul Bukenya Katamiira
Weaving – Grace Birungi
Dimensions: 12” X 72”
Learn more about Mekeka Designs at: www.mekekadesigns.com.