Geographical

Indications
(GI)
Presentation by:
Ms Ashmeet
GI is a status accorded to a good which
is unique to a particular region or area,
and are originated from there.

For example, Basmati rice is known for its unique aroma and long
grains. It is unique to the Indo-Gangetic plains.
The following types of goods are covered under the ambit of GI –

Agricultural (example, Basmati rice)

Natural (example, Makrana marble)
Handicraft or of any industry (example, Kashmiri
pashmina)
Food (example, Dharwad pedha)
Benefits of getting GI tag:
1. It helps consumers to get quality products of
desired traits.
2. Legal protection to the products
3. Promotes the economic prosperity of the
producers of GI tagged goods
ASSAM
1. Muga Silk
Muga silk is known for
its extreme durability
and has a natural
yellowish-golden tint
with a shimmering,
glossy texture. It was
previously reserved
for the use of royalty.
2. Gamosa
Generally a white
rectangular piece of cotton
cloth with primarily a red
border on three sides and
red woven motifs on the
fourth. There are special
occasion ones made from
Pat silk.
ARUNACHAL PRADESH
3. Idu Mishmi Textile
Textiles made by the Idu
Mishmi, a sub-tribe of the
Mishmi tribe, are prized
possessions, usually
woven by the women of
the community to
supplement the family
income.
BIHAR
4. Madhubani Painting
Madhubani painting, also
referred to as Mithila Art (as it
flourishes in the Mithila region
of Bihar), is characterized by
line drawings filled in by bright
colours and contrasts or
patterns.
5. Applique Khatwa Patch Work
Khatwa is about
designing by cutting of
one fabric and stitching
the pieces to another
fabric. Khatwa is mainly
used to create designer
tents, canopies and
shamianas.
6. Sujani Embroidery
The word Sujani is a
compound word of ‘su’
meaning "easy and
facilitating" and ‘jani’
meaning "birth". Its basic
purpose was to give a
soft cover to the newly
born babies immediately
after birth.
7. Bhagalpuri Silk
Bhagalpuri silk or Tussar
silk is a traditional style of
silk saris. This silk is made
from cocoons of Vanya
silkworm which is native to
India.
Bhagalpur is also known
as "silk city" of India.
CHHATTISGARH
8. Champa Silk Saree
Champa Silk is also know Kosa silk,
Known the world over for its soft
texture and purity, this version of
kosa silk is produced exclusively in
Chhattisgarh. It is drawn out of
cocoons which are especially grown
on specific trees known as Arjun,
Saja and Sal.
9. Bastar Wooden Craft
Woodcraft in Bastar has
beautiful and unique form of
art that was mastered by
Bastar tribe and it helps their
livelihood. They use teak wood,
Indian Rosewood, whitewood
and other finest wood to craft
various handicraft items.
GOA
10. Feni

Feni is a traditional liquor distilled

from the fermented juice of cashew
apples.It is safe to drink as it is free
from organic or artificial flavors.
The name "feni" is derived from the
Sanskrit word phena which actually
means froth.
11. Khola Chilli
The Khola Chilli also known as
'Canacona Chilli' and 'Kholchi Mirchi'
is harvested on the slopy hills of
Khola village in Goa in which the local
soil and climate play a favorable role
in maintaining the growth and
quality of this chilly. Chilli is known
for its taste and colour.
GUJARAT
12. Kachchh Shawls
A Kachchh shawl is a
traditional shawl woven in
the Kutch region of the
Gujarat, India. These are
largely woven with
Kachchhi motifs in Bhujodi
village of Kutch.
13. Patan Patola
Patola is a double ikat woven
sari, usually made from silk,
made in Patan, Gujarat, India.
The word patola is the plural
form; the singular is patolu.
They are very expensive, once
worn only by those belonging
to royal and aristocratic
families.
13. Jamnagari Bandhni

Bandhani was introduced in

Jamnagar when the city
was founded 400 years ago.
This city has now become
one of the principal centers
of bandhani, creating new
pattern and experimenting
with modern colors.
14. Tangaliya Shawls

Made by the Dangasia community

in Gujarat, India these shawls are
woven in pit looms at homes and
knot a contrast color thread with
the warp, which are woven into
the textile to create the effect of
raised dots, which have become
the signature style of the textile.
15. Kutch Embroidery
The Kutch Embroidery is a
handicraft of the tribal community
of Kutch District in Gujarat, India.
This embroidery, practiced
normally by women is generally
done on fabrics of cotton, in the
form of a net using cotton or silk
threads. In certain patterns, it is
also crafted over silk and satin.
HARYANA
16. Phulkari
The Punjabi term, Phulkari
is made of two words: Phul
means flower and Akari
means shape. The hallmark
of Phulkari is, making
innumerable patterns by
using long and short darn
stitches.
17. Basmati
The areas which have GI tag
for basmati rice production
in India are in the states of
Punjab, Haryana, Himachal
Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand,
Western Uttar Pradesh and
Jammu and Kashmir.
HIMACHAL PRADESH
18. Chamba Rumal
The Chamba Rumal is an
embroidered handicraft that
was once promoted under
the patronage of the former
rulers of Chamba kingdom.
It is a common item of gift
during marriages with
detailed patterns in bright
and pleasing color schemes.
19. Kinnauri Shawl
Kinnauri Shawl is a type shawl
manufactured in Kinnaur district
of the Indian state Himachal
Pradesh. The shawls are known
for their geometric designs.
On average, it takes around 45
days to complete a single shawl.
20. Kangra paintings
Kangra painting is named after
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, a former
princely state, which patronized the
art. The recurring theme of Kangra
painting whether it portrays one of
the six seasons or modes of music,
Radha and Krishana or Siva and
Parvati is the love of man for woman
and of woman for man.
JAMMU & KASHMIR
21. Papier Mache
Paper mache was introduced
to India in the 14th century
by the Persian mystic Mir
Syed Ali Hamdani. He was
visiting the Kashmir region
from Persia, and brought
along skilled artisans and
craftsmen.
22. Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving

The Juglans regia tree that

grows widely in Kashmir region
is used for wood carving, and
Kashmir is one of a few places
for availability of walnut trees.
Walnut wood is used to make
tables, jewelry boxes, trays, etc.
23. Pashmina
The word pashm means "wool"
in Persian, but in Kashmir,
pashm referred to the raw
unspun wool of domesticated
Changthangi goats.
Pashmina shawls are one of the
most luxurious clothing items of
women since last many years.
JHARKHAND
24. Sohrai-Khovar Paintings
It is an art form practised by
women at home, usually the
mother-in-law and daughter-in-
law combine. Khovar refers to
the decoration of the marriage
chambers and Sohrai is the
harvest painting on the mud
houses, repairing it after the
rains and offering a thanksgiving
to the forces of Nature.
KARNATAKA
25. Kinhal Toys
Kinhal or Kinnal town is famous for
Kinhal toys and religious idols.
The artisans are called chitragara.
Lightweight wood is used for the
toys. The paste used for joining
the various parts is made of
tamarind seeds and pebbles.
26. Mysore Pak
Mysore Pak is considered the 'king'
of sweets in South India.
According to the women of
Mysore, during the 10 days of
Dasara festivities, they are meant
to prepare at least 51 traditional
items. A platter of food and sweets
without a bit of Mysore Pak in it is
and always will be incomplete.
27. Mysore Silk

A favourite amongst royalty

from the kingdom of Mysore,
these exquisite sarees are hand-
woven from mulberry silk and
are renowned for their
extraordinary sheen, purity of
zari work and lightweight fabric.
28. Channapatna Toys

Channapatna toys are a

particular form of wooden toys
and dolls that are made in the
City of Toys- Channapatna.
The colours used are made of
non-toxic paints so that even
infants and young children can
play with them.
29. Mysore Paintings

Mysore Paintings are

characterized by delicate
lines, intricate brush strokes,
graceful delineation of figures
and the discreet use of bright
vegetable colours and
lustrous gold leaf.
30. Kasuti Embroidery
Kasuti embroidery is one of
the oldest forms of Indian
embroidery. Its origins can be
traced as far back as the 7th
century A.D. A Kasuti
embroidery design is also
embroidered on a blank
canvas rather than on a fabric
with the designs pre-traced.
31. Ganjifa Cards
Ganjifa is a card game and
type of playing cards that
are most associated with
Persia and India.
After Ganjifa cards fell out
of use in Iran before the
twentieth century, India
became the last country to
produce them.
KERALA
32. Alleppey Coir
Alleppey, the ancient town
in the State of Kerala is the
cradle of coir industry in
India.
Numerous products are
made using coir, which is a
fibre derived from the outer
husk of the coconut
33. Balarampuram Sarees
Balaramapuram is a small town
15 km away from
Thiruvanthapuram in Kerala.
The major items manufactured in
Balaramapuram are Grey Saree,
Dhoti (also known as Veshti or
Mundu) and Set Mundu.
34. Aranmula Kannadi
Aranmula kannadi, meaning the
Aranmula mirror, is a handmade
metal-alloy mirror, made in
Aranmula, a small town in
Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India.
Unlike the normal "silvered" glass
mirrors, it is a metal-alloy
(copper+tin) mirror.
MADHYA PRADESH
35. Chanderi Silk
Chanderi sari is a traditional sari
made in Chanderi, Madhya
Pradesh, India. Chanderi saris are
produced from three kinds of
fabric: pure silk, Chanderi
cotton and silk cotton. They are
known for their gold and silver
brocade or zari, fine silk, and
opulent embroidery.
36. Leather Toys of Indore
The leather toys produced here seem almost lifelike,
and are moulded in such a way that they appear
animated.
37. Bagh Prints

Bagh is actually the

name of a small tribal
town located in Dhar,
Madhya Pradesh and is
the base for Bagh
printing.
MAHARASHTRA
38. Solapuri Chaddar

A Solapuri chaddar is a
cotton bed sheet made in
the Solapur city of the Indian
state of Maharashtra.
They are known for their
design and durability.
40. Nagpur Orange

Nagpur orange is a variety of

mandarin orange (Citrus
reticulata) grown in Nagpur,
Maharashtra, India.
The fruit has a pockmarked
exterior and sweet and juicy
pulp. It gives the city of Nagpur
its pseudonym Orange City.
41. Paithani Sarees

Paithani (Marathi:पैठणी) is a
variety of sari, named after
the Paithan town in
Aurangabad district from
state of Maharashtra in
India where the sari was
first made by hand.
42. Warli Painting
Warli painting is a tribal art
mostly done by Adivasi from
North Sahyadri Range in
India, i.e. in western India.
Warli is the name of the
largest tribe found on the
northern outskirts of
Mumbai, in Western India.
43. Kohlapuri Chappal
Kolhapuri chappals are Indian
hand-crafted leather slippers
that are locally tanned using
vegetable dyes.
Kolhapuri Chappals or Kolhapuris
as they are commonly referred
to are a style of open-toed, T-
strap sandal.
MANIPUR
44. Moirang Phee
Moirang Phee saree is
distinguished by its
temple border and
connected with the tragic
love tale of Khamba -
Thoibi, etc.
MIZORAM
45. Mizo Puanchei
Mizo Puanchei is a kind of shawl
which is draped around the waist
by tucking the opposite ends onto
the side. The word Puan is referred
to a shawl like cloth fabric that is
woven by hand. The Mizo Punachei
is considered to be an essential
customary wear for women from
Mizoram during auspicious rituals
and ceremonies.
46. Pawndum
Pawndum is a traditional cloth
worn by the people of Mizo
community. It is a piece of
fabric which is rectangular in
shape used by both men and
women as a body wrap.
NAGALAND
47. Chakhesang Shawl
According to the Chakhesang
custom, this shawl is worn
only by men of the high class
or those who have done
something honorable for the
society like holding feasts for
the entire village.
ODISHA
48. Sambalpuri Ikat
A Sambalpuri sari is a
traditional handwoven ikat
or sari wherein the warp
and the weft are tie-dyed
before weaving. It is
produced in the Sambalpur,
Balangir, Bargarh, Boudh
and Sonepur districts of
Odisha, India.
49. Pattachitra
Patachitra or Pattachitra is a
general term for traditional, cloth-
based scroll painting, based in the
eastern Indian states of Odisha
and West Bengal. Patachitra
artform is known for its intricate
details as well as mythological
narratives and folktales inscribed
in it.
50. Pipili Appliqué
The village of Pipili, Puri district,
Odisha, India, is well known for its
appliqué work, also known as
Chandua.
The technique of creating appliqué is
basically cutting up various coloured
fabrics which are then sewn on to the
surface of another foundation fabric.
51. Khandua Saree
Khandua which is also referred to as
Maniabandi or Kataki is a traditional
“bandha” or Ikat saree produced by
the weavers of Odisha.
The clothes contain texts of Gita
Govinda on them.
PUNJAB
52. Phulkari
Phulkari, which literally translates
into 'flower work', has a history
etched in the culture of Punjab.
It is a rural tradition art of crafting
embroidered odhni(head drape or
shawl) used by women in Punjab.
RAJASTHAN
53. Blue Pottery
Blue Pottery is widely recognized as
a traditional craft of Jaipur, though
it is Turko-Persian in origin.
The name 'blue pottery' comes from
the eye-catching blue dye used to
color the pottery.
Blue Pottery is made from quartz
and not clay.
54. Kathputli Craft
Kathputli is a string puppet
performance and is an ancient and
well-known form of folk
entertainment.
A Kathputli basically means a
puppet made of wood.
TAMIL NADU
54. Kanchipuram Silk
The Kanchipuram silk sari is a type
of silk sari made in the Kanchipuram
region in Tamil Nadu, India.
These saris are worn as bridal &
special occasion saris by most
women in Tamil Nadu, Kerala,
Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh.
55. Thanjavur Painting
Thanjavur paintings are
characterised by rich and
vivid colors, simple iconic
composition, glittering gold
foils overlaid on delicate but
extensive gesso work and
inlay of glass beads and
pieces or very rarely precious
and semi-precious gems.
56. Temple Jewellery
Vadaserry, a tiny village on
the outskirts of Nagercoil is
famous for crafting temple
jewellery.
Vadaserry, a tiny village on
the outskirts of Nagercoil is
famous for crafting temple
jewellery.
TELANGANA
56. Pochampally Ikat
Pochampally Ikat sarees are
woven in Bhoodan Pochampally,
Telangana.
The intricate geometric design is
unique to these weaves and
makes them stand apart.
57. Cheriyal Art
Cheriyal Scroll Painting is a
stylized version of Nakashi art,
rich in the local motifs peculiar
to the Telangana.
The bright colours of Cheriyal
scroll paintings have been
bringing folk tales and religious
texts to life for centuries.
UTTAR PRADESH
58. Chikankari
Chikan is a traditional embroidery
style from Lucknow, India.
Translated, the word means
embroidery.
Chikankari stems from the white-
on-white embroidery of Shiraz
came to India as part of a culture of
Persian nobles at the Mughal court.
59. Banarasi Brocade
Sarees
Banarasi Saree is traditional clothing
that is worn at weddings and other
special occasions. It is made from
pure silk threads that involve intricate
weaving techniques. The weavers of
Varanasi are highly skilled in this art
and their brocade making art is also
known as Kinkhabs.
WEST BENGAL
60. Darjeeling Tea
The unique flavor of Darjeeling comes
from Chinese tea genetics mixing
with Indian terroir—plus the
intricacies of harvesting and
processing.
It's lighter and less astringent than
most black tea, but more layered and
complex than most greens.
61. Nakshi Kantha
Nakshi kantha, a type of
embroidered quilt, is a centuries-
old Bengali art tradition of the
Bengal region.
The colourful patterns and
designs that are embroidered
resulted in the name "Nakshi
Kantha", which was derived from
the Bengali word "naksha", which
refers to artistic patterns.
62. Santipore Saree
Santipur is famous for handloom sarees
from ancient times, this place and
surrounding region has been famous for
handloom sarees.
The main body of the saree has fine
stripes and delicate checks or a texture
created by coloured threads or a
combination of fine and thicker yarns.
 SOME FACTS:
Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get the
geographical indication tag in 2004.
Geographical IndicatGeographical Indication (GI) tag is given
as per the Geographical Indications (Registration and
Protection) Act,1999
A GI is registered for an initial period of ten years, which
must be renewed after 10 years.
Thank you!