Ugandan Tree Bark Cloth Wows Europe's Fashion Runway

Tree bark cloth from Uganda is being used to create some of the latest runway fashions in Europe. The technique used to make the bark into cloth is ancient, but a German-Nigerian designer is hoping it will help create a whole new fashion trend. VOA's Mary Alice Salinas reports.

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Thank your for the great work you are doing to preserve this wonderful cultural heritage and to support a boost of income generating activities in rural Uganda. Combining vivid traditions with innovative uses, that's it!

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This fabric is the first ever made cloth before weaving started

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Really nice! Thank you for a really great video.

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I hope so.