NEWS – Rupa Tarakasi, Banglar Muslin, Narasapur crochet lace products,  Kutch rogan craft, Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun, Tripura Risa Textile, Hyderabad Lac Bangles, Majuli Mask , Assam Majuli Manuscript Painting, Ambaji White Marble won GI Tag recently

ABOUT

1. Rupa Tarakasi:
   • Region: Odisha
   • Description: Rupa Tarakasi refers to silver filigree work. Craftsmen intricately create jewelry and decorative items using fine silver wires, showcasing the traditional artistry of Odisha.
2. Banglar Muslin:
   • Region: West Bengal, Bangladesh
   • Description: Banglar Muslin is a fine and delicate cotton fabric with a rich history. Known for its soft texture and breathability, it has been a significant part of Bengal’s heritage for centuries.
3. Narasapur Crochet Lace Products:
   • Region: Andhra Pradesh
   • Description: Narasapur is known for its crochet lace products. Skilled artisans create intricate lacework, often used in garments, home decor, and accessories.
4. Kutch Rogan Craft:
   • Region: Kutch, Gujarat
   • Description: Rogan art involves creating vivid patterns using a castor oil-based paint. Kutch Rogan Craft is known for its unique designs, often seen in textiles and wall hangings.
5. Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun:
   • Region: Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
   • Description: Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun refers to unique garlic-shaped silver jewelry. Craftsmen create detailed designs, often worn as traditional jewelry.
6. Tripura Risa Textile:
   • Region: Tripura
   • Description: Risa is a traditional textile craft of Tripura. Artisans use traditional techniques to create colorful and geometric patterns on handwoven fabrics.
7. Hyderabad Lac Bangles:
   • Region: Telangana
   • Description: Hyderabad is known for its vibrant lac bangles. Craftsmen use lac (resin) to create colorful and ornate bangles, often adorned with stones, beads, and mirrors.
8. Majuli Mask, Assam:
   • Region: Majuli, Assam
   • Description: Majuli is known for its traditional mask-making craft, often used in the Bhaona, a traditional form of Assamese theater.
9. Majuli Manuscript Painting:
   • Region: Majuli, Assam
   • Description: Manuscript paintings from Majuli involve intricate illustrations on handmade paper, often depicting religious and mythological themes.
10. Ambaji White Marble:
    • Region: Ambaji, Gujarat
    • Description: Ambaji is known for its white marble, often used in the creation of sculptures and architectural elements. The white marble reflects craftsmanship and artistic expression.

GI TAG

• Primarily an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory
• Once the GI protection is granted, no other producer can misuse the name to market similar products. It also provides comfort to customers about the authenticity of that product
• Any association of persons, producers, organisation or authority established by or under the law can be a registered proprietor.
• Their name should be entered in the Registrar of Geographical Indication as registered proprietor for the Geographical Indication applied for
• The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
• It can be renewed from time to time for further period of 10 years each.
• In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which came into force with effect from September 2003
• The first product in India to be accorded with GI tag was Darjeeling tea in the year 2004-05.