GI Tags to Crafts from Rajasthan and U.P.
On 2nd August, 2023, the Geographical Indications Registry granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to various crafts from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Jalesar Dhatu Shilp
- It is a metal craft famous in the Jalesar in Etah district, Uttar Pradesh.
- It includes ghungrus (anklets), ghantis (bells) and other decorative metal craft and brassware.
- The bells casted in Etah district’s soil ring better.
- The Thatheras community, which resides in Hathras, involved in making of these products.
Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft
- Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft originated in Udaipur city of Rajasthan.
- It is also known as Damascening or Inlaying.
- It is a technique of decorating metal objects ....