Dindigul Locks
Dindigul in Tamil Nadu is Lock City: its handcrafted locks with clever mechanisms won a GI tag in 2019, but the craft is under pressure.
Red chilies of India
A guide to famous Indian red chillies, from mild Kashmiri mirch to fiery Guntur and Bhut Jolokia, and how chilli heat is measured in Scoville units.
ONDC – Democratic Digital Commerce
ONDC is an open set of specifications that lets buyer and seller platforms in India connect through one standard protocol.
Mau Saree
The Mau saree is a traditional silk saree from Mau in Uttar Pradesh, known for rich colours and fine zari work.
History of Pichkari (Water Syringe)
The pichkari is the hand-held water squirter of Holi, used for centuries, from bamboo and horn to metal and plastic.
Perfumes of Hyderabad
Hyderabad is famed for ittar, a natural perfume oil made by distilling flowers and sandalwood, a craft now fading.
Allagadda Stone Carving
Allagadda stone carving is a GI-tagged sculpture craft of Andhra Pradesh, carved from sandstone and black stone with traditional tools.
Shivrai
Shivrai coins, from the copper Shivrai to the gold Shivrai Hon, carry the history of Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha Empire.
Nataraja – Lord of Dance
Nataraja, Shiva as the King of Dance, symbolises creation, destruction and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance.
Geographical Indication (GI) tags
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag certifies that a product’s quality is linked to its region; here is what it is, its benefits and how to get one in India.
