New GI Tags

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Recently, Jharkhand’s Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery and bamboo craft have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. 

About New GI Tags

• Bhagaiya silk
  • It is a hand spun silk textile mainly woven by Santhal tribal women.
  • These silk varieties, deeply rooted in local knowledge systems and indigenous craftsmanship, represent generations of skill passed down within rural communities
• Kuchai silk
  • It is produced by tussar silkworms cultivated on the trees of Asan and Arjun.
  • It is a part of ancient tradition of Jharkhand, which provides livelihood in rural areas.
  • It was started in the small village of Seraikela-Kharsawan – ‘Kuchai’ and is now spread all over Jharkhand.
• Munda Jewellery
  • It is the distinctive artistic tradition of the Munda tribal community.
  • It is characterised by its unique motifs, craftsmanship and cultural significance, the jewellery embodies the rich tribal heritage of Jharkhand. 
• Jharkhand bamboo craft
  • This product is made from locally available bamboo and will now be accessible to a wider market.
  • It involves creativity and craftsmanship of rural artisans who transform locally available bamboo resources into a wide range of utility and decorative products.

Source: NIE

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