Srinagar, June 18 -- Eight traditional handicraft products from Ladakh have been awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags, marking a major boost for the protection and promotion of the union Territory's indigenous crafts and cultural heritage.
Officials said the newly registered GI-tagged products include - Ladakh Challi Textiles, Ladakh Thigma, Ladakh Painting, Pabu of Ladakh, Ladakh Nambu Textile, Ladakh Pashmina Textile, Ladakh Chilling Metal Work and Ladakh Likir Pottery.
The granting of GI tag would further strengthen Ladakh's position as a repository of rich indigenous knowledge, craftsmanship and centuries-old cultural traditions.
The recognition marks a major achievement in safeguarding Ladakh's traditional crafts and artistic e...