Geographical
Indications Registry headquartered in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) has granted
Geographical Indication (GI) tag for 2 new products. They are Jharkhand’s
Sohrai Khovar painting (a traditional and ritualistic mural art), and
Telangana’s Telia Rumal cloth (an intricate handmade work with cotton loom).
About Sohrai Khovar
painting:
· It is a traditional and
ritualistic mural art made by local tribal women of Jharkhand. It is practiced
only in Hazaribagh district during most of the local harvest and marriage time.
To make this, locally and naturally available soil of different colors found in
the area of Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand
is used.
· The paintings showcase the
profusion of lines, dots, animal figures and plants, often representing
religious iconography.
About Telia Rumal
cloth:
· Originated from Pochampalli town
in Telangana, this Fabric for making oily handkerchiefs involves intricate
handmade work with cotton looms that can only be made using the traditional
process and not by any other mechanical means.
· The Telia comes in three special
colors such as red, black and white, and a variety of designs (like Gajams)
symbolize its uniqueness.
The
GI tagging will help rural artisans, who possess unique skills and knowledge of
traditional practices and methods. They can make & market their products
domestically and internationally. GI is
used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities
or a reputation that are due to that origin.
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