Ethiopian and Chinese bamboo craftsmen work to develop the untapped potential of Africa’s largest bamboo forests CRAFTSMANSHIP,it is said,is the art of creating beauty out of something raw-such as rough poles of bamboo.The bamboo is first cut,then measured and drilled.Pieces are attached and screwed together,lacquer is applied and-ta-dah!-in just a few hours,an exquisite bamboo chair has taken shape.Addisu Hailu is among the appreciative audience of Ethiopian and Chinese bamboo craftsmen work to develop the untapped potential of Africa’s largest bamboo forests CRAFTSMANSHIP, it is said, is the art of creating beauty out of something raw-such as rough poles of bamboo. Bamboo is first cut, then measured and drilled .Pieces are attached and screwed together, lacquer is applied and-ta-dah! -in just a few hours, an exquisite bamboo chair has taken shape. Addisu Hailu is among the appreciative audience of