GI Tag is applied to seven UP products

The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags to seven different Uttar Pradesh products.
These items represent the region’s rich heritage and workmanship.

A geographical indication (GI) is a symbol used on items that have a specific geographical origin and have traits or a reputation that are due to that origin.
Nodal Agency: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry In September 2003, India adopted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 as a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
GIs are defined in Article 22 (1) of the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
The tag is good for ten years.

(1) Amroha Dholak – A Musical Masterpiece

The Amroha Dholak is a natural wood musical instrument made with a preference for mango, jackfruit, and teakwood.
Carving Method: Skilled artisans carve multiple-sized hollow blocks out of mango and sheesham wood, which are then fitted with animal skin, primarily goatskin, to construct the instrument.

(2) Baghpat Home Furnishings – Timeless Handloom Artistry

For years, Baghpat and Meerut have been known for their exclusive handloom house furnishings and running fabrics made from cotton yarn.
Traditional Weaving: In the handloom weaving process, skilled weavers in the region use only cotton yarn, ensuring the authenticity and quality of the products.

(3) Barabanki Handloom Product – A Heritage of Weaving

Barabanki and its neighbouring territories are home to over 50,000 weavers and 20,000 looms, demonstrating the importance of handloom weaving.
Weaving Tradition: The region has a strong tradition of handloom weaving, with experienced craftsmen contributing to Barabanki’s thriving textile sector.

(4) Kalpi Handmade Paper – Time-Honored Craftsmanship

Kalpi is well-known for its handmade paper, which was introduced by Gandhian Munnalal ‘Khaddari’ in the 1940s.
Craftsmanship Legacy: The handmade paper-making cluster in Kalpi employs over 5,000 craftspeople and around 200 units, sustaining the fine paper-making history.

(5) Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastashlip – Crafted Elegance

Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastashlip represents the region’s stone workmanship, made from the rare and soft ‘Pyro Flight Stone.’
Radiant White Stone: The craft makes use of radiant white-colored stone that is commonly available in the area to create magnificent craft goods.

(6) Mainpuri Tarkashi – Artistry in Brass Wire Inlay

Tarkashi, an art form featuring brass wire inlay work on wood, is well-known in Mainpuri.
Tarkashi was traditionally used to make khadaous (wooden sandals) as a family requirement, replacing leather owing to cultural reasons.

(7) Sambhal Horn Craft – Unique Handmade Art

Sambhal Horn Craft uses raw materials taken from deceased animals and rigorous handcrafting methods.
Artisanal Creation: Skilled artisans transform raw materials into stunning handcrafted items that highlight the uniqueness of Sambhal’s horn craft.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/gi-tag-for-7-indigenous-products-of-ukhand/articleshow/86623486.cms