Burkino Faso

THE HAT OF SAPONÉ PROTECTED AS A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION‎

The Saponé Hat, dating back to the 13th‎‎ century, is produced by Burkino Faso’s Saponé community and is integrated as part of their cultural and historical identity.‎ On 12 April 2022, the Saponé community received certification for the hat as a protected geographical indication. The registration certificate was handed to the local authorities of the […]

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