????The Bright Side: Guinea’s 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. 

Apr 15, 2025 - 00:00
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????The Bright Side: Guinea’s 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. 

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