[Bird Story Agency] Ghana’s geographical indication for kente could help weavers protect the celebrated cloth from imitation, reach new markets and earn more from generations of skill. Turning legal recognition into livelihoods will require collective standards, business support and the revival of local raw-material production.
Ghana: Ghana’s Kente Protection Opens New Economic Possibilities
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