Ajrakh Craft
On 26th April, 2024, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) officially handed over the GI certificate to the traditional artisans of 'Kutch Ajrakh,' the torchbearers of traditional craft from Gujarat's Kutch region.
- GI tag is a geographical identification tag that helps identify a product/service/ art as originating from a certain geographical region.
What is Ajrakh?
- Ajrakh is an elaborate block printing technique that involves layering of prints to create unique effects.
- It uses natural dyes and intricate patterns to create beautiful textiles, which are then used to make sarees, dupattas, stoles, and other garments.
- The unique ....
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