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New GI tags – March 2024
March 5 , 2024
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- The famous Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi (Silver Filigree) from Odisha has been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
- Filigree has been traditionally associated with fine craftsmanship and luxurious design in classical jewellery.
- Archaeological evidence suggest that filigree was incorporated into jewellery as early as 3500 BCE in Mesopotamia.
- The other products to join the GI league are Banglar muslin, one of the popular traditional handloom craft of Bengal, Narasapur crochet lace products of Andhra Pradesh and Kutch rogan craft of Gujarat.
- The Banglar muslin is one of the popular traditional handloom craft of Bengal.
- This finest sort of muslin is made of cotton.
- Narsapur in West Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh is known for crochet skills, has received global acclaim for its intricate craftsmanship.
- Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun (Garlic), a variety named after Riyawan village in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh, also bagged the GI tag along with the Ambaji White Marble from Gujarat.
- This Marble is formed when limestone is re-crystallised under the earth’s crust due to intense pressure and heat.
- Tripura Risa Textile, Hyderabad Lac Bangles, Majuli Mask of Assam and the Assam Majuli Manuscript Painting are the other products that got GI tag.
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