GI Tagged Textile: Karppur Kalamkari Paintings
The traditional dye-painted figurative and patterned textile that received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2021 is Karppur Kalamkari Paintings.
Karppur Kalamkari Recognition
Karppur Kalamkari is a unique art form involving intricate hand paintings on fabric using natural dyes. This specific traditional textile craft was granted the GI tag in the year 2021, acknowledging its distinctiveness and origin.
- Geographical Indication (GI) Tag: Awarded to products originating from a specific geographical location that possess qualities or a reputation due to that origin.
- Year of Recognition: 2021
- Art Form: Karppur Kalamkari Paintings (a traditional dye-painted textile)
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