Updates on Crafts, Art, Culture & Agriculture,#Geographicalindications #TraditionalKnowledge

Pic Credits: Pakwangali.in 1st anniversary of GI status to Rasogolla, celebrating in a big way by declaring Rasogalla day by the state government  in west bengal, November 14th 2017 is the  day when " Banglar Rasogolla" granted GI Tag status by the registry  of geographical indications.    Rasogolla is a pure, white, spongy ball of "chhana", Cardamom seeds and Rose scent is specially used for flavor enhancer. Geographical area of production includes whole West Bengal except Darjeeling District. Rasogolla / Rasgulla is most popular in West Bengal with its unique attributes and taste , its fame has spread all over the Indian subcontinent. "Rasogolla" should add to your must try list in West Bengal.

                                                                                                             Images source: IP India  #GeographicalIndications #WahGI Total Number of Registered Geographical Indications in India raised to 328, two new Geographical Indications added to the list of Geographical Indications Registry, 1) Sangli Turmeric     Agricultural Product  (Application number 496) from Maharastra, received GI tag status on 7th of November 2018. 2)  Pethapur Printing Blocks:     Handicraft from Gujarat  having application number 585 received GI tag status , on 7th of November 2018. Certificate Numbers for New registered GIs as follows :  1) Sangli Turmeric  - Certificate Number 327 2) Pethapur Printing Blocks : Certificate Number 328. GI (Geographical Indications) :  Geographical indications (GIs) and appellations of origin (AOs) are distinctive signs that inform consumers about the origin of a product and indicate that its special features are

                                            Photo: Nachiarkoil lamp #LetsTalkIP #GI  GI ( Geographical Indications ) is a Status given to the products which are having uniqueness/ special reorganization with relate to that particular Geographical area .  Till date there are 326 registered GI Tagged Products in India, among them following two GI tagged Handicraft Products can used to decorate your house on this special occasion of festival of lights.  1)  Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (Nachiarkoil Lamp) 2) Blue pottery of Jaipur   1) Nachiarkoil lamp : Handicraft Product from state of Tamil Nadu,granted GI tag status in year 2013,   Uniqueness  of this product:   The different types of soil found in and around Nachiarkoil grips the article firmly while moulding and casting, "karuman sand"which is ideally suited for wax moulding. Different varieties of soil and clay which is available in this particular geographical area makes this product unique to

Geographical Indications (GI) tag is given to the products which has unique characteristics which resulted from the various factors in that particular geographical area. Factors like soil, climatic conditions , landscape of that area , traditional knowledge that people follow are some the Important factors that result in the uniqueness of the Product. Each and every state has one or more geographical Indications tagged products listed in Geographical Indications registry, till date there are 326 registered Geographical Indications registered in India, among all the states in India, Karnataka states first in the list of highest number of GI tagged products. Following are the list of Geographical Indications tagged  Products from Karnataka: Sandur Lambani Embroidery Kinhal Toys Karnataka Bronzeware Ganjifa Cards of Mysore Navalgund Durries Guledgudd Khana Udupi Sarees Mysore Silk Bidriware  Channapatna Toys & Dolls Mysore Ro