Opposing Corporate Theft of Mayan Textiles, Weavers Appeal to Guatemala's High Court
Jeff Abbott (2016). Opposing Corporate Theft of Mayan Textiles, Weavers Appeal to Guatemala's High Court. Truthout. 14 August.
| Title | Opposing Corporate Theft of Mayan Textiles, Weavers Appeal to Guatemala's High Court |
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| Publication Date | 14th Aug 2016 |
| Author | Jeff Abbott |
| Source | Truthout |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Region | Americas |
| Art type | Art, Sacred Art |
| Subject | Theft, Lawsuit |
| Comments | "Currently, the laws of Guatemala do not protect the intellectual property rights of the designs of Indigenous clothing. This has left traditional Mayan designs open to theft by transnational companies looking to exploit and appropriate Mayan identity." |
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