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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.
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- 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
Last updated on June, 2026
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New GI Tags FAQs
Q1. Bhagaiya Silk of Jharkhand is known for which specific characteristic?+
Q2. Which Jharkhand art form uses bamboo sticks and natural colours for wall painting during harvest festivals?+
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