??the Bright Side: Guineas Traditional Leppi Fabric Gets Protected Status

the bright side guineas traditional leppi fabric gets protected status

Leppi, the traditional fabric of Guinea, has been officially recognised as a cultural heritage of the West African country and is now protected by the African Intellectual Property Organisation OAPI. Its new status not only safeguards the artisanal know-how needed to weave it but also shields the fabric from counterfeits.