GI Recognition for Narasapur crochet lace craft

The famed Narasapur crochet lace craft has received the Geographical Indications (GI) tag, giving a new lease of life to the dying craft in the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh.

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The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry registered the craft in the Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) on March 1.

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The craft is geographically limited to 19 mandals in West Godavari and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema districts in the Godavari region.

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Narsapur and Palacole are the major trade points for lace products in West Godavari district.

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Nearly 15,000 women are directly involved in the craft, producing three categories of products made of lace — garments, home furnishings and accessories.

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