Geographical Indications (GIs) of Goods are a form of industrial property that identifies a product as originating from a specific country or place. This designation typically guarantees that the product possesses certain qualities or a reputation that are inherently linked to its geographical origin. Essentially, when you see a geographical indication, you can expect a certain standard of quality and uniqueness tied to where it comes from.
GIs are recognized as part of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) under Articles 1(2) and 10 of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. They are also included in the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement, which was established during the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations.
India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has implemented the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999. This Act came into effect on September 15, 2003, ensuring that products from specific regions in India can be legally recognized and protected for their unique qualities and heritage.
Chunar sand patthar (stone)
GI Registration Number: 557
Location: Chandauli,Mirzapur,Sonbhadra
Description:
Bhartihari, the ruler of ancient Ujjain, who came to Varanasi for penance and built a grand fort with Chunar Sand Stone on the banks of holy river Ganga, is a classic example of human skill with its o...
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Banaras Langda Aam (Mango)
GI Registration Number: 716
Location: Varanasi
Description:
Banaras Langda Mango is known for its unique taste, size, colour and fragrance. It has several uniqueness: Highest pulp to stone ratio Fruits are sweet and fleshy. Maintains its green color after rip...
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Banaras Pan (Betal Leaf)
GI Registration Number: 730
Location: Varanasi
Description:
Varanasi is famous for its Banarasi Pan and it is mentioned in various historical books, articles and gazetteers. The Betel Leaf from Varanasi and nearby districts has many unique characteristics whic...
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Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal)
GI Registration Number: 717
Location: Varanasi
Description:
Ramnagar Bhanta is an indigenous variety of Brinjal grown in and around Ramnagar in Varanasi. It has several distinct features which include: The Fruit is Round in shape and the size of the fruit grow...
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GI Registration Number: 999
Location: Uttar Pradesh
Description:
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Chunar Glaze Pottery
GI Registration Number: 621
Location: Chandauli,Mirzapur,Sonbhadra
Description:
Chunar, a small town in Mirzapur District of Uttar Pradesh, is known for its decorative Red Clay pottery. This pottery contains delicate designs made with silver paint. A more elaborate variety is by ...
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Gorakhpur Terracota
GI Registration Number: 619
Location: Gorakhpur
Description:
History of the terracotta art form is a traditional art form of India that has taken shape over thousand years ago. This art form in India has been flourishing since the age of Indus valley Civilizati...
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Aligarh Tala (Lock)
GI Registration Number: 664
Location: Aligarh
Description:
Aligarh is known as city of lock for over 200 years. The first international firm established in Aligarh by the name Johnson & Company is mentioned in British Gazetteer of Aligarh,1926. The unique com...
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Bhakira Brassware
GI Registration Number: 665
Location: Sant Kabir Nagar
Description:
The bhakira brassware of Sant Kabir Nagar is an ancient craft. The artisans engaged in this craft make various types of artistic utensils and pieces such as bowls, plates, glasses, vessels, jug, vase,...
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Banda Shazar Pathar Craft
GI Registration Number: 666
Location: Banda
Description:
Sazar is a Dendritic Agate belonging to the Chalcedony family with hardness of 7 Mohs'. It is a translucent to opaque stone characterized by inclusions of branch-like dendrites. Colours may be clear, ...
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Varanasi Glass Beads
GI Registration Number: 177
Location: Varanasi
Description:
Varanasi is one of India’s largest exporters of beads and bead products. Different types of beads are used to ornament various products like clothing, decorative items, curtains, purses, clothing acce...
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Banaras Brocades and Sarees
GI Registration Number: 237
Location: Varanasi
Description:
Banaras Brocade Sarees are made of finely woven silk and decorated with intricate designs using zari; this ornamentation is what makes the sarees heavy. Their special characteristics are Mughal-inspir...
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Bhadohi Handmade Carpets
GI Registration Number: 148
Location: Bhadohi
Description:
A prominent woven carpet is the hand-knotted carpet. This type of carpet is manufactured on a vertical wooden loom. Thick cotton and woollen yarns are used in the warp ends while wool is used in the w...
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Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys
GI Registration Number: 457
Location: Varanasi
Description:
Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys, for their unique aesthetic sense, are used for a variety of occasions and moods – as simple toys for children to marriages.
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Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft
GI Registration Number: 397
Location: Varanasi
Description:
The Gulabi Meenakari (Pink Enameling) in Varanasi is characterized by its unique pink strokes on white enamel. The motifs have lotus blooms and buds. Around 200 artisans are working in this age old tr...
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Benaras metal repouse craft
GI Registration Number: 398
Location: Varanasi
Description:
Metal Repousse craft by traditional Kasera community in Varanasi is popular from Vedic period to the modern era. The unique technique is sometimes referred to as 'chasing' or embossing (Khal - Ubhar K...
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Varanasi Soft stone Jali Work
GI Registration Number: 556
Location: Varanasi
Description:
The Varanasi artisans of soft stone craft are famous for making beautiful Jali with undercut technique. One of the most popular art form includes 'Elephant within the Elephant' and it symbolises a uni...
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Banaras Zardosi
GI Registration Number: 620
Location: Varanasi
Description:
Zari or thread of gold is woven into fabrics usually silk or velvet to create intricate patterns. The thread is also used as a raw material for Zardozi embroidery, which is one of the oldest and most ...
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Banaras Wood Carving
GI Registration Number: 623
Location: Varanasi
Description:
Banaras Wood Carving relates to the time of Ivory works of Varanasi and then shifted to Sandal wood carving. But after both materials were put under protected category, the artisans shifted to Kaima w...
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Banaras Hand Block Print
GI Registration Number: 624
Location: Varanasi
Description:
Varanasi is famous for extremely fine hand block printing work on silk fabrics, silk sarees. Blocks or Bunta are made of seasoned teak wood by trained craftsmen and the master artisans also give train...
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Mirzapur handmade dari
GI Registration Number: 458
Location: Mirzapur
Description:
Dari making process of this region is older than Mughal period and initially the artisans were making it for their own use and for the domestic market for floor covering. The Panja Dari has received g...
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Nizamabad Black Clay Pottery
GI Registration Number: 459
Location: Azamgarh,Mau
Description:
Nizamabad Black Pottery is very exclusive for its unique characteristics. Nizamabad in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh is famous for its Black pottery for over 100 years. The potter uses local ...
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Mirzapur Pital Barthan (Utensil)
GI Registration Number: 622
Location: Mirzapur
Description:
Mirzapur is one of the most important centres of the brass Utensil industry in Uttar Pradesh. The quality of the soils is most favourable for the moulds, as its neither cracks nor melts. The work of ...
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