Imported imitations put local artisans under siege
WESTERN BUREAU: Chairman of the National Craft Council, Delano Seiveright, is warning that imported products imitating Jamaican cultural symbols and designs are putting local artisans at an unfair disadvantage and siphoning tourism dollars away from Jamaican businesses. Seiveright said the country must become more serious about protecting authentic Jamaican craft, arguing that visitors should be…
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