NewzGuinean textile entrepreneur Mariama Camara is expanding her work from promoting African fabrics globally to establishing formal institutional structures within the industry. Through the newly established Institute of African Textiles, she is advocating for increased ownership, legal protection, and commercial value for traditional textile knowledge.
The initiative aims to reinforce the infrastructure supporting African textiles, ensuring that artisans and local stakeholders retain greater control and economic benefit from their cultural heritage on the international market.
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