Paintings & paper crafts. 32 GI products, 18 states.
Covers folk and classical painting and paper-based crafts such as Madhubani, Pattachitra, Thanjavur painting and Kashmir papier-mâché. Buyers source directly from registered artists, cooperatives and craft bodies in the home region.
Named shortlist from USD 390
- 32
- registered GI products
- 18
- states and UTs
- Bihar
- leads with 3
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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.
32 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.
Bihar3
- Bhojpur Pidhiya Painting
- Madhubani Paintings
- Manjusha Art
5 more GI applications pending in Bihar (all categories)
Uttar Pradesh3
- Banaras Mural Painting
- Kalpi Handmade Paper
- Mathura Sanjhi Craft
6 more GI applications pending in Uttar Pradesh (all categories)
West Bengal3
- Bengal Patachitra
- Bishnupur Dashavatar Tash
- Purulia Chhau Masks (Chow Mukosh Silpi Sangh)
2 more GI applications pending in West Bengal (all categories)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh2
- Basohli Painting
- Kashmir Paper Machie
5 more GI applications pending in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (all categories)
Karnataka2
- Ganjifa Cards of Mysore
- Mysore Traditional Paintings
3 more GI applications pending in Karnataka (all categories)
Madhya Pradesh2
- Gond Painting of Madhya Pradesh
- Gwalior Papier Mache Craft of Madhya Pradesh
1 more GI application pending in Madhya Pradesh (all categories)
Maharashtra2
- Sawantwadi Ganjifa Cards
- Warli Painting
17 more GI applications pending in Maharashtra (all categories)
Odisha2
- Orissa Pattachitra
- Painting of Lanjia Saura (IDITAL), Odisha
11 more GI applications pending in Odisha (all categories)
Rajasthan2
- Bikaner Usta Kala Craft
- Nathdwara Pichhwai Painting
1 more GI application pending in Rajasthan (all categories)
Tamil Nadu2
- Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings
- Thanjavur Paintings
16 more GI applications pending in Tamil Nadu (all categories)
Telangana2
- Cheriyal Paintings
- Nirmal Paintings
Arunachal Pradesh1
- Arunachal Pradesh Monpa Handmade Paper
Himachal Pradesh1
- Kangra Paintings
2 more GI applications pending in Himachal Pradesh (all categories)
Puducherry1
- Thirukannur Papier Mache Craft
Source: Geographical Indications Registry, Government of India. Categories grouped by SourceSquid for buyers.
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[email protected]How many paintings and paper crafts products hold a GI tag in India?
32 registered Geographical Indications fall in this category, from 18 states and union territories. The full list is on this page, grouped by state.
Which state has the most paintings and paper crafts GI products?
Bihar has the most, with 3, followed by Uttar Pradesh (3) and West Bengal (3).
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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