| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| State with Most GI-Tagged Textiles | Tamil Nadu has the highest number of registered GI-tagged textile and handloom items in India. |
| Significance | Known for its longstanding weaving culture, Tamil Nadu has many sarees, fabrics, and handloom items under Geographical Indications (GI). |
| GI Tag Definition | GI tag is given to products originating from a specific geographical region, with characteristics typical of that location. It protects agricultural products, food products, handicrafts, textiles, and manufactured goods. |
| Popular GI-Tagged Textiles | •Kancheepuram Silk (GI tag in 2004) •Bhavani Jamakkalam •Madurai Sungudi •Arani Silk •Kovai Kora Cotton Sarees •Negamam Cotton Saree •Salem Silk |
| Other GI-Tagged Products | Kandangi Saree, Chedibutta Saree. |
Tamil Nadu Leads India with Most GI-Tagged Textiles
19 September, 2026
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