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
Publication Date 14th Aug 2016
Author
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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