Toys & dolls. 12 GI products, 7 states.
Covers traditional toys and dolls such as Channapatna toys, Kondapalli and Etikoppaka toys, Varanasi lacquerware toys and Rajasthani kathputlis. Buyers source from registered artisan clusters and must still test toys to EN 71 or ASTM F963 for their market.
Named shortlist from USD 390
- 12
- registered GI products
- 7
- states and UTs
- Tamil Nadu
- 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.
12 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.
Tamil Nadu3
- Ambasamudram Choppu Saman (Wooden Toys)
- Thanjavur Doll
- Vilachery Clay Toys
16 more GI applications pending in Tamil Nadu (all categories)
Andhra Pradesh2
- Etikoppaka Toys
- Kondapalli Bommallu
2 more GI applications pending in Andhra Pradesh (all categories)
Karnataka2
- Channapatna Toys & Dolls
- Kinhal Toys
3 more GI applications pending in Karnataka (all categories)
Uttar Pradesh2
- Chitrakoot Wooden Craft & Toys
- Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware &Toys
6 more GI applications pending in Uttar Pradesh (all categories)
Telangana1
- Nirmal Toys and Crafts
West Bengal1
- Clay Doll of Krishnanagar
2 more GI applications pending in West Bengal (all categories)
Source: Geographical Indications Registry, Government of India. Categories grouped by SourceSquid for buyers.
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[email protected]How many toys and dolls products hold a GI tag in India?
12 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 toys and dolls GI products?
Tamil Nadu has the most, with 3, followed by Andhra Pradesh (2) and Karnataka (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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