Pokharan Pottery: Capturing the Soul of the Desert.
Pokhran pottery is a traditional desert craft of Rajasthan, made from fine pinkish clay that is shaped by hand, sun-dried and kiln-fired.
Puneri Pagadi
The Puneri Pagadi is a traditional Marathi headgear from Pune, a symbol of pride and honour with a GI tag since 2009.
The Exquisite Taste of Banarasi Paan
Banarasi paan is Varanasi’s famous betel leaf treat, a GI-tagged paan folded into a gilori and offered as a gesture of hospitality.
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.
Gorakhpur Terracotta
Gorakhpur terracotta is a GI-tagged craft of Uttar Pradesh, known for hand-decorated animal figures made from Kabis pond clay.
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Puanchei – Mizo Shawl
Puanchei is the colourful handwoven wrap-around cloth of Mizo women, worn at weddings and festivals and GI-tagged in 2019.
Allagadda Stone Carving
Allagadda stone carving is a GI-tagged sculpture craft of Andhra Pradesh, carved from sandstone and black stone with traditional tools.
Chunar Glaze Pottery
Chunar glaze pottery is a GI-tagged red clay craft of Uttar Pradesh, known for glaze and silver-paint designs.
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.
