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Jharkhand has received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for 11 traditional products, providing a major boost to the state’s cultural heritage, traditional crafts and artisan livelihoods. Earlier, Sohrai Painting had also been granted a GI tag, while several other products are awaiting registration.
Newly GI-Tagged Products
The 11 newly recognised GI-tagged products are:
- Bhoya Saree and Fabric
- Kuchai Silk Saree
- Kesaria Kalakand
- Dokra Craft
- Tumka Chadar
- Baroni Paintings
- Munda Jewellery
- Jharkhand Bamboo Craft
- Tussar Silk and Sarees
- Jadopatia Painting
- Pancho Saree and Fabric
About Jadopatia Painting
Jadopatia Painting is a traditional scroll painting practised by the Jadu community in Jharkhand. The name is derived from ‘Jadu’, the community of painters, and ‘Pat’, meaning scroll.
The artists are primarily based in Nawasar village of Dumka district. They prepare their paintings using natural colours obtained from plants and minerals.
The paintings depict themes from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, local festivals, rituals and folklore. However, the most distinctive theme is the Santhal belief regarding life after death.
According to this tradition, when a member of the Santhal community passes away, Jadopatia artists visit the bereaved family with a painting depicting the departed soul without pupils in its eyes, symbolising that the soul has not yet attained peace. After receiving an offering from the family, the artist paints the pupils, signifying the liberation of the departed soul from grief.
Source: AIR
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