Protecting Heritage, Empowering Artisans | Textiles, Handicrafts & Culinary Treasures
Significance of GI Tag in India
GI registration provides legal protection for the registered geographical indication and helps prevent unauthorised use of the GI in relation to the registered goods. Authorised users have rights to use the registered GI subject to the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 and the applicable registration conditions.
GI registration can help producers distinguish authentic goods, protect the reputation associated with a region and support market recognition. For traditional crafts, agricultural products and foods, GI protection can also contribute to the preservation of established production traditions.
In India, GIs are protected under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed for successive 10-year periods. The Geographical Indications Registry is headquartered in Chennai.
Telangana: A Hub of Distinctive GI Products
GI registration helps identify products associated with specific geographical areas and supports the protection and recognition of traditional production practices and regional reputation.
Textiles and Handlooms
The first GI registered from Telangana. Produced in and around Pochampally in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, the textile is associated with the distinctive Ikat resist-dyeing and weaving technique, including double-Ikat designs. It is known for geometric patterns and is woven in silk, cotton and blended fabrics.
Handwoven sarees associated with Gadwal in Jogulamba Gadwal district. They are known for contrasting silk bodies, woven jari borders and pallus, with traditional techniques including the interlocking of separately woven borders with the saree body.
Handwoven sarees associated with Siddipet and distinguished by the Gollabhama motif depicting women carrying pots. The motifs are woven into the fabric as part of the textile design.
Traditional handloom sarees associated with Narayanpet, known for lightweight fabrics, distinctive checks and contrasting borders, including traditional jari work.
A traditional double-Ikat textile associated with Puttapaka and surrounding areas of Telangana. Its characteristic production process includes treatment of yarn with an oil-based mixture before dyeing and weaving, giving the textile its distinctive texture and colour qualities.
Cotton floor coverings associated with Warangal, known for handwoven geometric and traditional designs and their use as floor coverings and home furnishings.
Handicrafts and Art Forms
A traditional silver craft associated with Karimnagar, in which fine silver wires and strips are twisted, curled and joined to form intricate decorative patterns and objects.
A traditional narrative painting style associated with Cheriyal. Historically used for storytelling, the paintings feature vivid colours and subjects drawn from mythology, folklore and traditional narratives.
Traditional wooden toys and craft products associated with Nirmal. They are made from lightweight wood and decorated with painted designs representing figures, animals, mythological subjects and scenes of everyday life.
Decorative wooden furniture associated with Nirmal, incorporating traditional lacquering and hand-painted decorative motifs.
Decorative paintings associated with Nirmal, traditionally produced on wooden panels and other surfaces. The style is characterized by decorative compositions, nature-inspired themes and the use of gold-toned backgrounds.
A traditional metalworking craft associated with Pembarthi in Jangaon district, particularly known for embossed and repoussé work in brass and copper sheet metal. The craft has been used for decorative objects and temple-related ornamentation.
A traditional non-ferrous metal craft associated with communities in the Adilabad region. It uses the lost-wax casting technique to produce traditional figurines, animals, ritual objects and decorative forms.
Traditional bangles associated with Hyderabad, made using lac and decorated with coloured materials, stones and other embellishments. The craft is particularly associated with the traditional bangle-making areas of the city.
Agricultural and Food Products
A traditional Hyderabad food made from meat, lentils, wheat and spices and cooked to a thick, smooth consistency. It became the first non-vegetarian food product from India to receive GI registration and received the Most Popular GI award in the food category in 2022.
A mango variety with a GI geographical area covering parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its sweet taste, smooth texture and relatively low fibre content.
A pigeon-pea variety associated with Tandur and the Vikarabad region. The GI is linked to the distinctive characteristics of the crop produced in the specified geographical area, including grain quality and cooking characteristics.
A registered agricultural GI associated with the Warangal region of Telangana. The chilli is recognized under the GI system for its characteristics associated with production in the specified geographical area.
GI Registration in Telangana: At a Glance
The current registered Telangana portfolio includes handlooms, handicrafts, agricultural products and food products.
Banaganapalle Mangoes has a registered geographical area covering Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is therefore listed separately as a shared GI.
Warangal Chapata Chilli received GI registration in 2025.
- Intellectual Property India – Geographical Indications Registry
- GI Registry – Public Search
- Telangana Weaves and Crafts – Government Portal
- Government of Telangana
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
Telangana's registered geographical indications cover a wide range of regional traditions, from handwoven textiles and metal crafts to wooden art, agricultural products and Hyderabad's culinary heritage. GI registration provides a legal framework for identifying and protecting these geographical associations while supporting the continued recognition of traditional products and production practices.