Three New GIs from the state of "Mizoram"

Following are the 3 New GIs from the state of "Mizoram", With these following products total India's Geographical Indications Count raised to 349 as on 6th Day of August 2019.

1. Pawndum 

2. Ngotekherh

3. Hmaram

Above three products are from the category of Textiles.  

Pawndum:

Pawndum is an important traditional cloth of the mizo people. Pawndum literally means 'black cloth'.However, the cloth is not totally black but striped consisting of mostly black and red color. Pawndum is used as an attire while performing 'Khuallam', one of the famous traditional dances of the Mizos.

Ngotekherh: 

Ngotekherh is a popular traditional cloth of the Mizo people. It is a delicately sewn cloth or fabric which is woven out of a loin-loom. The original Ngotekherh was plain white, rectangular in shape with only two black stripes of 3 of 4 inches broad.

All the weaving features whereby the white woof is delicately hidden under the black warp. Sometimes the black stripes near the broad black border along the edges are white and black chains of delicate design. 

Hmaram: 

Hmaram is a popular traditional cloth of the Mizo people. It is a small skirt, only worn by ladies and girls. The cloth is wrapped around the waist by tucking in at the waist to fasten it, covering the lower part of the body. It is commonly worn during festive dances and official ceremonies.

Hmaram is produced throughout the state of Mizoram, and the main centre of production is at Aizawl and in the village of Thenzawl.

With above Registered GIs, total GI (Geographical Indications) count raised to 4 in the State of Mizoram.