Comments on: Oaxaca artisans accuse U.S. brands of stealing traditional designs

By: bchase1@partners.org

bchase1@partners.org — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:00:58 +0000

Credit should be given where due. Viva Oaxaca!

By: bon wa

bon wa — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:26:38 +0000

There should be a copyright on clothing design. This is such obvious theft.

By: Caguichie

Caguichie — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:09:58 +0000

I stand in solidarity with the Oaxaca artisans and the Mexican government in condemning cultural appropriation by US brands. It’s unacceptable for companies to profit from traditional designs without permission, credit, or compensation. The cultural heritage and intellectual property of Indigenous communities must be respected and protected. I applaud Mexico’s efforts to safeguard its cultural heritage and urge these brands to take responsibility for their actions.

By: Dean

Dean — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 13:46:33 +0000

I believe that most of the people on here and possibly even the heads of state have no idea what is actually happening with the people in these countries. Too many go off what’s being read and no experience, if they knew anything about the cultural changes taking place in America because of the large influences of the mexican people transplanted in the US they know it’s their own people buying the products. They just want a little more of a taste of home, and if it is appealing to their american friends like “me” who work with Hispanics in particular someone daily from Oaxaca then maybe it’s a good thing not bad. Mexican immigrants weather documented or not want to be accepted and respected in America, this is how it begins.

By: mark aguilar charles

mark aguilar charles — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:32:59 +0000

this is crazy, these women take months to make one and then they get the size wrong, I know from experience. If you want to wear something now and enjoy someone’s culture why do you have to go to exclusive towns far away that just makes it a chic item.
the people that buy from these women are wealthy tourist not online shoppers.
we have become so whinny as a race about everything. just work hard and promote yourself dont cry and point fingers blaming others for your lack of success.

By: Kathleen Bass

Kathleen Bass — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:59:49 +0000

I support the artists!!! Shameful for these companies to steal their artwork!

By: paulakalochi@gmail.com

paulakalochi@gmail.com — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:06:36 +0000

Sad and ironic that American manufacturers are capitalizing on Mexico’s cultural traditions while the new administration is sending Mexican people away and meddling in Mexico’s domestic affairs. Thank you Claudia Sheinbaum for standing up to our incompetent and unbalanced new government.

By: shanita.1@shaw.ca

shanita.1@shaw.ca — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:41:56 +0000

Absolutely support the Mexican government going after these brands. Keep up the good fight to protect the cultural work and identity of the indigenous peoples.