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Barkcloth
/ˈbɑːrkˌklɒθ/noun
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Barkcloth is a soft, durable fabric created by stripping and beating the inner bark of trees like the paper mulberry, resulting in a versatile material used for clothing and art. Beyond its traditional roots, it's gaining renewed interest in sustainable fashion for its eco-friendly production, blending ancient techniques with modern environmental consciousness.
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In Uganda, barkcloth made by the Baganda people has been produced for over 600 years and was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2008, yet it's now being innovated for high-fashion runways, blending tradition with contemporary design to promote cultural preservation.
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