46 min

Episode 2 - Meet Lesli Robertson of Mekeka Designs, as she introduces us to the wonders of Ugandan barkcloth The Fabric Thread Podcast

    • Arts

In this episode we join Lesli Robertson of Mekeka Designs, as she takes us to Uganda to share the wonders of barkcloth, the important role it plays in Buganda culture and the artists who are forging a sustainable future for this ancient material. She also talks about mekeka, a Ugandan palm leaf weaving tradition, that has been resurrected as a contemporary design medium.
Talking Textiles. 
Crafting Communities. 
Stitching Stories.

In this episode we join Lesli Robertson of Mekeka Designs, as she takes us to Uganda to share the wonders of barkcloth, the important role it plays in Buganda culture and the artists who are forging a sustainable future for this ancient material. She also talks about mekeka, a Ugandan palm leaf weaving tradition, that has been resurrected as a contemporary design medium.
Talking Textiles. 
Crafting Communities. 
Stitching Stories.

46 min

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