GI tags for over 17 products from Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and J&K.

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The traditional Lanjia Saura paintings, the exquisitely embroidered Dongaria Kondh shawl, the delicious Khajuri Guda from Odisha and the Handmade Carpets and Wancho Wooden Craft from Arunachal Pradesh were among the 17 products that bagged the Geographical Indications (GI) tag on Thursday.The Lanjia Saura paintings are a style of wall mural art. Those paintings also called ekons or the idital, and have a significant spiritual importance for the tribe. The Lanjia Sauras are an indigent society today, and labour in preserving their culture - the iditals being an important part of it.


      From Odisha’s Lanjia paintings to Arunanchal’s Wancho Wooden Craft to West Bengal’s Kai Chutney, a selection of 17 products from four States bagged the coveted Geographical Indication tag

      The Lanjia Saura paintings are a style of wall mural art. Those paintings also called ekons or the idital, and have a significant spiritual importance for the tribe. The Lanjia Sauras are an indigent society today, and labour in preserving their culture.

     

 

     


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