“A Geographical Indication (GI) is an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory”.
A traditional, unique, or reputed agricultural, natural or a manufactured cultural product earns the GI tag for a geographical region on the basis of the application submitted.
GI is a type of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). GI is an IPR that is a community right.
India has many handloom fabrics and sarees that have the GI tag.
Odisha is just one of the 28 states of India. Odisha has a beautiful handloom heritage. Many communities in different parts of Odisha have been weaving handlooms for centuries. As per records, handloom weaving in Odisha goes back to 600 BC. Many traditional sarees and fabrics are still handwoven on looms today. The beautiful fabrics and sarees are to be seen to be believed.
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