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Center Updates The Barkcloth Journal June 29, 2026

Olubugo; The sustainable material the Textile Industry has been looking for.

Why Barkcloth Is One of Africa’s Most Sustainable Heritage Materials Olubugo, Barkcloth made from the Mutuba tree (Ficus Natalensis) has been produced in Buganda for so many years. It requires…

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Center Updates The Bark cloth Journal July 20, 2026

Cultural heritage and the next generation

Who will carry Uganda’s Heritage forward? Every generation inherits a responsibility that extends beyond buildings, monuments, and landscapes. We also inherit traditions, knowledge, and skills that define who we are…

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Media Coverage Muwado.com August 2, 2026

Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow: Xenson opens Uganda’s Barkcloth Center to transform heritage into opportunity

KAMWOKYA, Kampala — Beneath the rich brown textures of Uganda’s ancient barkcloth, history and innovation now share the same space. On 29 July 2026, Xenson Art Space officially launched the…

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Center Updates Barkcloth Center July 29, 2026

Barkcloth Center Launch

Xenson Art Space Launches the Bark Cloth Center. A New Chapter for Uganda’s Creative Industries, Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Innovation. Uganda’s creative and cultural landscape is set for an important…

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