Chikri Wood Craft from J&K receives GI Tag
Recently, the Geographical Indication (GI) tag was bestowed upon Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft from Jammu & Kashmir.
- Chikri is a pale, honey coloured soft wood found in hill ranges of Rajouri & Poonch districts of Jammu province.
- Thanamandi region in district Rajouri is epicenter of this craft.
- Chikri is a type of wood that is smooth in texture, and it is directly linked with the craft making process with their unique and soft surface free of grainy surface.
- It is very durable & light therefore its products can withstand temperature ....
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