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11-08-2023 | 11:18 AM

Recently Granted G.I. Tags from Tamil Nadu

The Geographical Indications Registry has granted the GI tag to three famous products from Tamil Nadu, namely Jaderi Namakatti, Chedibutta Saree and Kanniyakumari Matti Banana.

Key Hihlights:

1)  Jaderi Namakatti:

• These are clay sticks that are white in colour. They are usually available in finger-like shape with a smooth texture.
• The production of namakatti depends on the climatic condition as it needs a lot of sunlight to dry.

2) Chedibutta Saree:

• It is a handloom saree which depicts the Chedibutta design in art silk and cotton mix fabric.
• The iconic ‘plant and flower’ motif is woven on the border and pallu (edge of the saree).

3) Kanniyakumari Matti Banana:

• Matti banana is a traditional table banana cultivar of medicinal value.
• The Matti banana fruit looks like the mouth of a crocodile hence it is also called ‘Crocodile Finger Banana’.