Karuppur kalamkari paintings and Kallakurichi wood carvings get GI tags

The Karuppur kalamkari paintings and the Kallakurichi wood carvings from Tamil Nadu recently received the geographical indication (GI) tags.

Karuppur kalamkari paintings

• The Karuppur kalamkari paintings are intricately made on a cotton cloth using pens or brushes made out of bamboo tree and coconut tree stems. These paintings are quite popular, but the style is mostly from Andhra Pradesh.

• The subjects are all mostly religious, but they also cover a bit of nature.

Kallakurichi wood carvings

• The wood carving is essentially one wherein the craftsmen are specialised in carving temple-related items and also furniture, using traditional designs.

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