Bark Cloth Making
Donate to preserve the ancient art of Omutoma (Bark Cloth) making in Uganda. Umbilini wants to plant trees and train artisans how to grow Mutumba Trees, nurture, process and creatively use bark cloth. We aim to raise awareness and share the benifits of eco-friendly living while inspiring creative innovation with the oldest fabric on earth.
The workshops will teach the ancient methods of Bark Cloth making past down for generations
Your contributions will buy land, pay for planting and taking care of the Mutuba trees. After 2 years when the tree a mature your contribution will pay for instructors to teach how to harvest barkcloth.
The bark cloth made during workshops can be used for arts and crafts then sold/auctioned to raise funds and support the farmers, artisans and their families.