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Madurai Malli
nearby
Product :
Madurai Malli
Place of GI :
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
Madurai is famed for its jasmine plantations, called "Madurai Malli", primarily carried out at the foothills of Kodaikanal hills and traded at the Madurai morning flower market. An average of 2,000 farmers sell flowers daily at the flower market.
Madurai Sungudi
nearby
Product :
Madurai Sungudi
Place of GI :
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
Madurai Sungudi is a cotton fabric of Madurai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which is an exclusive textile product traditionally produced using tie and dye (using natural dyes) method by the Saurashtrians who migrated to Madurai under the patronage of King Thirumalai Naicker in the 17th century.
Virupakshi Hill Banana
within 100 km
Product :
Virupakshi Hill Banana
Place of GI :
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
It is a popular commercial cultivar grown extensively for table and processing purpose, The thick rind of the fruits retains to some extent the greenish colour even when the fruits are ripe. It is a vigorous and hardy variety though not a prolific one. Fruits show a typical curvature, possess a pleasant aroma and delightful taste.
Kodaikanal, Malai Poondu
within 100 km
Product :
Kodaikanal, Malai Poondu
Place of GI :
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
This is Kodaikanal's famed hill garlic.
Kovilpatti kadalai mittai
within 100 km
Product :
Kovilpatti kadalai mittai
Place of GI :
Kovilpatti
Description and basis :
Kovilpatti kadalai mittai is a candy made of peanuts held together with glistening syrup, and topped with wisps of grated coconut dyed pink, green and yellow. In Kovilpatti, it is sold as single rectangular chunks, or rather cuboids, sealed in packets. It is made using all natural ingredients such as the traditional and special ‘vellam’ (jaggery) and groundnuts and water from the river Thamirabarani is used in the production, which enhances the taste naturally.
Chettinad Kottan
within 100 km
Product :
Chettinad Kottan
Place of GI :
Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
Chettinad Kottan is a finely woven palm leaf basket that was a hobby craft with a practical function.
Thanjavur Art Plate
within 100 km
Product :
Thanjavur Art Plate
Place of GI :
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
The Thanjavur Art Plate is an artifact which is exclusively made in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a circular plate made as a gift item. It is a handicraft consisting of metals such as silver, bronze, and copper embossed with figures of gods and goddesses at its center.
Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilaku
within 100 km
Product :
Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilaku
Place of GI :
Nachiar Koil town, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
The Nachiarkoil lamp, also called Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku, is an ornamental brass lamp made of series of diyas, a handicraft product which is exclusively made by Pather (Kammalar) community in Nachiyar Koil town in Tamil Nadu, India. The lamp, which is hollow cast, is made in different sizes and consists of four parts which are screwed together.
Thanjavur Veena
within 100 km
Product :
Thanjavur Veena
Place of GI :
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Thanjavur Doll
within 100 km
Product :
Thanjavur Doll
Place of GI :
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
The Thanjavur doll is a type of traditional Indian bobblehead or roly-poly toy made of terracotta material. The centre of gravity and total weight of the doll is concentrated at its bottom-most point, generating a dance-like continuous movement with slow oscillations. These toys are traditionally handmade, finished with detailed, painted exteriors.
Swamimalai Bronze Icons
within 200 km
Product :
Swamimalai Bronze Icons
Place of GI :
Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
Swamimalai Bronze Icons refers to bronze idols and statues manufactured in Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu. The statues are made using the technique of wax casting.
Appemidi Mango
within 200 km
Product :
Appemidi Mango
Place of GI :
Western Ghats, Karnataka
Description and basis :
Diversity in Appemidi mango can be seen, especially in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka. This region is famous for the pickling types of mango called 'Appemidi'.
Marayoor Jaggery
within 200 km
Product :
Marayoor Jaggery
Place of GI :
Kerala
Description and basis :
The Marayoor jaggery is the traditional and handmade product from Idukki district of Kerala.
Thanjavur Netti Works
within 200 km
Product :
Thanjavur Netti Works
Place of GI :
Thanjavur
Description and basis :
Thanjavur Pith Work) is made from Netti (pith) from a marshy plant called as Aeschynomene Aspera. This is a traditional art form and has been transferred from one generation to the next. The Netti Works are widely found in the Brihadeeshwara Temple, Hindu Idols, Garlands, door hangings and decorative pieces.
Thanjavur Paintings
within 200 km
Product :
Thanjavur Paintings
Place of GI :
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Vazhakulam pineapple
within 200 km
Product :
Vazhakulam pineapple
Place of GI :
Vazhakulam, Kerala
Description and basis :
Vazhakulam pineapple is the term used to refer to the pineapple produced in the Vazhakulam area in Kerala. The fruit has a pleasant aroma, fruit shape is slightly conical, fruit 'eyes' deeply placed, fruit flesh is crisp and golden yellow in color.
Erode Turmeric
within 200 km
Product :
Erode Turmeric
Place of GI :
Erode
Description and basis :
This is distinctive thin turmeric from Erode district, Annur and Thondamuthur taluks of Coimbatore district and Kangayam taluk of Tirupur district.
Aranmula Kannadi
within 200 km
Product :
Aranmula Kannadi
Place of GI :
Aranmula, Kerala
Arumbavur wood carvings
within 200 km
Product :
Arumbavur wood carvings
Place of GI :
Arumbavur
Description and basis :
Arumbavur wood carvings by the artisans of Perambalur are primarily made out of the wooden logs of, Mango, Lingam tree, Indian Ash tree, Rosewood, Neem tree are used for making sculptures.
Bhavani Jamakkalam
within 200 km
Product :
Bhavani Jamakkalam
Place of GI :
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
Bhavani Jamakkalam refers to blankets and carpets manufactured in Bhavani in Erode district, Tamil Nadu.
Coimbatore Wet Grinder
within 200 km
Product :
Coimbatore Wet Grinder
Place of GI :
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees
within 200 km
Product :
Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees
Place of GI :
Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
Thirubhuvanam the district of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu is famous for it traditional silk saris handwoven with an elaborate design using pure silk yarn.
Palakkadan Matta Rice
within 200 km
Product :
Palakkadan Matta Rice
Place of GI :
Palakkad, Kerala
Salem Silk
within 200 km
Product :
Salem Silk
Place of GI :
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
Salem Silk known as Salem Venpattu refer to silk clothes made in Salem, Tamil Nadu.
Salem Fabric
within 200 km
Product :
Salem Fabric
Place of GI :
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Description and basis :
Salem Silk known as Salem Venpattu refer to silk clothes made in Salem, Tamil Nadu.
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