Gujarat’s Ajrakh Gets GI Tag

• The Geographical Indication (GI) certificate was awarded to the traditional artisans of ‘Kutch Ajrakh from the Kutch region in Gujarat.

ABOUT AJRAKH

• It is an honored textile craft, holds deep roots in the cultural tapestry of Gujarat, particularly in the regions of Sindh, Barmer, and Kutch.
• It is a hand-block printing on treated cotton cloth, culminating in intricate designs infused with rich symbolism and history.
  • It involves acquiring natural vegetable and mineral dyes and employing intricate resist printing and dyeing methods.
• The villages of Dhamadka and Ajrakhpur serves strong hold of Ajrakh tradition, where artisans continue to practice old age techniques pass through generations.

ABOUT GI TAG

• The GI tag, a mark of authenticity and origin, provides legal protection to products, services, or arts originating from specific geographical regions
• It is used for Agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products.
• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the Nodal agency for GI Tags in India.