barkclotha
Barkclotha is a material made from the inner bark of certain trees, primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. The process involves stripping the bark, then soaking and pounding it to separate the fibers and flatten them into a textile. This pounding is often done with a mallet on a grooved anvil. The resulting fabric is typically soft and pliable, with a texture that can vary depending on the specific tree and preparation methods. Colors are often derived from natural dyes, or the cloth may be left in its natural, off-white hue.
Historically, barkcloth was a significant textile for many cultures across Oceania, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It