10 Products from 8 States got Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.

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10 Products from 8 States got Geographical Indication Tag. Which are: The traditional Majuli masks in Assam were given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Centre. Majuli manuscript painting also got the GI label. Majuli, the largest river island in the world and the seat of Assam’s neo-Vaishnavite tradition, has been home to the art of mask-making since the 16th century. Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun (Garlic), a variety named after Riyawan village in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh also bagged the GI tag. The Odisha's renowned Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi, a silver filigree art form that epitomizes fine craftsmanship and opulence in classical jewellery, has been honored with the GI tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. Gujarat's Ambaji White Marble and Kutch Rogan Craft has been honored with the GI tag. Ambaji Superior White Marble is a type of Indian marble that has a pure white color with light gray veins running through it. The Hyderabad Lac Bangles have been granted registration with the Registrar of Geographical Indications. Tripura Risa Textile got Geographical Indications tag. Banglar muslin got Geographical Indications tag. Banglar muslin is a traditional handloom craft from Bengal that is very popular. Lace crochet of Narsapur got Geographical Indications tag. Narsapur, a town located in the West Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for its excellent crochet craft skills.


      A GI tag is conferred upon products originating from a specific geographical region, signifying unique characteristics and qualities. Essentially, it serves as a trademark in the international market.

     

     

 

     


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