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Scenario

How environmental values conflict with cultural authenticity

My fashion designs use traditional West African kente patterns but sustainable materials and African textile artists say synthetic fabrics betray the whole point of the tradition

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Ecological consciousness in creative practice clashes with traditional material requirements for cultural legitimacy.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Cross-cultural creativity — aesthetics across traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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