Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for Odisha’s cultural heritage, the Lanjia Saura Painting (Idital) and Kapadaganda, the Dongaria Kondh Embroidered Shawl, have been awarded the esteemed Geographical Indication tag Certificate. This momentous occasion marks a milestone in the recognition and preservation of these indigenous crafts.
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI) proudly shared the news in an X post.
Finally, the moment we’have all been waiting for!
Odisha’s rich cultural heritage shines bright as Lanjia Saura Painting (Idital) and Kapadaganda, the #Dongaria Kondh Embroidered Shawl, have just been received the prestigious Geographical Indication tag Certificate! ?️ This… pic.twitter.com/A5sTCW2EtF— SCSTRTIOdisha (@scstrti) April 6, 2024
Idai Idital Association at Puttasingh in Gunupur block of Rayagada district has received a GI tag certificate for Painting of Lanjia Saura(Idital), Odisha.
Similarly, Niyamgiri Dongoria Kandho Weavers Association at Kurli in Bissamcuttack block of Rayagada district received the GI tag certificate for Kapadaganda, the Dongaria Kondh Embroidered Shawl.
