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18-10-2023 | 16:44 PM

GI tags for Basohli Pashmina, Udhampur’s Kalari

Basohli Pashmina and Kalari cuisine from Jammu and Kashmir has got the Geographical Indication(GI) tag.

Key Highlights: 

• Basohli Pashmina is a more than 100-year-old traditional craft from Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. 

• It is a hand-spun product known for extreme softness, fineness and light-weight. 

• Granting it a GI tag would not only protect the exceptional craftsmanship of these artisans but also preserve its uniqueness. 

• Kalari is a Dogra cuisine.The dish finds its origin in Udhampur district,J&K. 

• The dish is made from milk and is a dense cheese.It’s cooked in its own fat, salted, and served hot with bun slices.