Musical instruments. 19 GI products, 7 states.
Covers handmade instruments such as Miraj sitars and tanpuras, Banaras tabla and shehnai, and Pilibhit bansuri. Buyers source from registered instrument makers in the named towns, often in small, made-to-order batches.
Named shortlist from USD 390
- 19
- registered GI products
- 7
- states and UTs
- Assam
- leads with 7
- Fewer
- More GI products
What a GI tag means for you.
A Geographical Indication is a registered name, protected in India under the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999, that ties a product to the place and method that made it famous.
- The name is protected: only registered producers and authorised users from the named region may use it.
- Ask for the authorised-user certificate, or a letter from the registered proprietor, before you place an order.
- GI protects the name and origin, not your design. Custom colours, sizes and packaging are usually welcome.
- Many GI crafts are made by artisan groups and cooperatives, so plan for smaller batches and allow time for hand work.
19 products, by state.
Registered GI names in this category. Products registered for more than one state appear under each. Pending applications are counted per state across all categories.
Assam7
- Assam Bihu Dhol
- Bodo Gongona
- Bodo Jotha
- Bodo Kham
- Bodo Serja
- Bodo Sifung
- Bodo Thorkha
1 more GI application pending in Assam (all categories)
Uttar Pradesh4
- Amroha Dholak
- Banaras Shehnai
- Banaras Tabla
- Pilibhit Bansuri
6 more GI applications pending in Uttar Pradesh (all categories)
Maharashtra2
- Miraj Sitar
- Miraj Tanpura
17 more GI applications pending in Maharashtra (all categories)
Sikkim2
- Sikkim Lepcha Panthong Palit (Flute)
- Sikkim Lepcha Tungbuk (Musical Instrument)
5 more GI applications pending in Sikkim (all categories)
Tamil Nadu2
- Narasinghapettai Nagaswaram
- Thanjavur Veenai
16 more GI applications pending in Tamil Nadu (all categories)
Source: Geographical Indications Registry, Government of India. Categories grouped by SourceSquid for buyers.
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[email protected]How many musical instruments products hold a GI tag in India?
19 registered Geographical Indications fall in this category, from 7 states and union territories. The full list is on this page, grouped by state.
Which state has the most musical instruments GI products?
Assam has the most, with 7, followed by Uttar Pradesh (4) and Maharashtra (2).
Can I import GI-tagged products from India for my own brand?
Yes. You buy from registered producers or authorised users in the named region and can sell the goods under your own brand. The GI name itself belongs to the region, so use it only for genuine goods from those producers and ask for proof of authorisation with each order.
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