Geographical Indication Tags

Geographical Indication tags upsc notes
  Context
    Seven products from Uttar Pradesh
      Geographical Indication tag
        Source: TH
  Products
    Amroha Dholak
      Musical instrument
      Natural wood
        Mango and Sheesham trees
      Hollow blocks
        Carved from wood
        Fitted with animal skin
          Usually goatskin
    Baghpat Home Furnishings
      Handloom home furnishing products
      Fabrics woven in Baghpat and Meerut
        Cotton yarn only
      Weaving
        Frame looms instead of pit looms
    Barabanki Handloom Product
      Handloom products from Barabanki
      Known for extensive weaving tradition
    Kalpi Handmade Paper
      Handmade paper manufacturing
        From Kalpi
        Historical centre for craft
      Practised since 1940s
      Origins may date back further
    Mahoba Gaura Patthar
      Stonecraft made from “Pyro Flight Stone”
      Radiant white-coloured
      Predominantly found in the Mahoba region
      Cut into pieces for various craft items
    Mainpuri Tarkashi
      Brass wire inlay work on wood
      Used for making khadaous (wooden sandals)
      Leather avoided due to cultural considerations
    Sambhal Horn Craft
      Crafts made from raw materials from deceased animals
      Entirely handmade
  About GI tag
    Agricultural, natural or manufactured product
      Originating from definite geographical territory
    Assurance of quality and distinctiveness
      Attributable to the place of its origin

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