Proud Moment! Assamese Jewellery awarded the prestigious GI tag
Proud Moment! Assamese Jewellery awarded the prestigious GI tag
Digital Desk: Assamese traditional jewellery, also known as 'Asomiya Gohona', is a traditional art form of handicraft and an important aspect of Assamese culture. It is commonly used by Assamese men and women to improve their appearance. This is constructed of gold with intricate motifs and gemstones that depict the state's flora, animals, and musical instruments.
Assamese jewellery has been given the renowned Geographical Indication (GI) designation. This was confirmed by the Geographical Indications Registry of the Intellectual Property Office on its official website.
Taking to the 'X' platform, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "Sharing some golden news Assam's jewellery - and inseparable part of our heritage - has received its own Geographical Indication (GI) tag. I distinctly remember that in the 2018-19 Budget, we had proposed to secure GI tag protect our artisans. Happy to see these efforts have been realised."
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