Kampala Craftmen Boost Uganda’s Art

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A cultural revival is unfolding at the National Theatre in Kampala, where artisans teach and showcase Uganda’s centuries-old barkcloth craft. Master craftsman Samula Peter Katamiira, who has practised the skill for 37 years, trains new learners using tools inherited from his father. Artist Owek. Noah Wamala Nnyanzi also promotes barkcloth through a demonstration tree planted seven years ago. Despite shrinking artisan numbers, growing creativity is renewing interest in barkcloth’s cultural and economic value.