Three native fabrics to get GI tags soon

The state handloom and textiles department has applied for the geographical indicator (GI) tag for three textile varieties from Tamil Nadu at the GI Registry and would soon apply for three more, said P Sanjai Gandhi, Geographical Indication attorney and IPR attorney. The fabrics for which GI tag applications have been given are Thirubuvanam Silk sari, Kodali Karuppur Sari and Karaikudi Kandangi Sari.“We are waiting for the legal formalities to be completed shortly,” Gandhi said.
Soon, GI tag applications for three more fabricsSediputta Sari, Uraiyur Sari and Negamam Cotton Sariwill be filed, the official said. “If a product is given the GI tag, the originality of the product can be verified and the weavers can benefit directly.”
At present, six fabric varietiesKanjivaram Silk Sari, Bhavani Jamukkalam, Arni Silk, Kovai Kora Cotton, Salem White Silk and Madurai Sungudi Sarihave earned the GI tag.