Jodhpuri Mojari

Jodhpuri Mojari Latest News

Recently, the Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur’s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving the traditional footwear official recognition and a boost in global branding. 

About Jodhpuri Mojari

• It is handcrafted traditional footwear from Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
• It is crafted primarily by the members of a Jinagar community. 
• The community adopted shoemaking some 250 years ago. They made jeen (saddle) and myaan (leather sheaths for swords and daggers) for the armies.
• Once patronised by the royals, the Mojari gradually evolved into a distinctive craft.
• Key Features of Jodhpuri Mojari
• • The mojaris are entirely handmade, using only leather from camel, goat, cow and buffalo. 
  • It is airy, easy to walk long distances, tough and flexible, and easy to take off at homes and temples.
  • Mojari, worn by both men and women, suited the hot climate of Rajasthan.

Key Facts about Geographical Indication Tag

• It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
• This is typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts and industrial products.
• The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
• This GI tag is valid for 10 years following which it can be renewed.

Source: IE

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