Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get a Geographical Indication tag.
| Product | Description |
| Amroha Dholak | A musical instrument made of natural wood, particularly mango and Sheesham trees. The instrument consists of hollow blocks carved from wood and fitted with animal skin, usually goatskin.
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| Baghpat Home Furnishings | Handloom home furnishing products and fabrics woven in Baghpat and Meerut using only cotton yarn. Weaving is done on frame looms instead of pit looms.
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| Barabanki Handloom Product | Handloom products from Barabanki and adjoining areas are known for their extensive weaving tradition.
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| Kalpi Handmade Paper | Handmade paper manufacturing from Kalpi, a historical centre for this craft. The craft has been practised since the 1940s, but its origins may date back further.
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| Mahoba Gaura Patthar | Stonecraft is made from the radiant white-coloured “Pyro Flight Stone” found predominantly in the Mahoba region. The stone is cut into pieces and used to create various craft items.
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| Mainpuri Tarkashi | Brass wire inlay work on wood, primarily used for making khadaous (wooden sandals) in Mainpuri. Leather was avoided due to cultural considerations.
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| Sambhal Horn Craft | Crafts are made from raw materials sourced from deceased animals. The craft is entirely handmade.
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About GI tag:
- A GI is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.
- Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to the place of its origin.
