Bodo Traditional Items Gets GI Tags: 13 traditional items from the Bodo community received Geographical Indications (GIs) Tags from the Government of India. According to sources, 8 items including “Aronia” are also expected to get GI tags in 2nd phase. Check out the list the recognized products in this post.
Bodo Traditional Items Gets GI Tags for 13 Products
On Bodofa UN Brahma’s birthday, the Government of India has granted Geographical Indications (GI) Tags to 13 traditional items from the Bodo community in Assam. This official recognition will enhance the visibility of these products in the market and safeguard their distinctiveness.
The newly recognized items consists of 3 Bodo traditional attire– dokhona, eri silk, jwmgra, gamsa; 3 agricultural products- keradapini, khardwi, gongar dunjia; and 6 musical instruments- kham, serja, sifung, thorkha, gongona, jotha.
1. Bodo Dokhona
Bodo Dokhona is the traditional dress for Bodo women. It is an one-piece garment that looks like a two-piece outfit when worn.
2. Bodo Eri Silk
The Bodo Indigenous people in Assam, India introduced the practice of raising, and weaving Eri Silkworms. This type of silk comes from the Samia Cynthia Ricini or Philosomia Ricini moth.
3. Bodo Jwmgra
Bodo Jwmgra or Fashra or Pali or Rege-Regang is a long scarf worn by Bodo women alongwith Dokhona.
4. Bodo Gamsa
Bodo Gamsa is a traditional attire of Bodo Men. It is worn by tying it around the waist, covering from the waist to the knee.
5. Bodo Keradapini
Bodo Keradapini is a small leafy vegetable that grows almost stemless.
6. Bodo Khardwi
Khardwi is a liquid similar to soda made by filtering ash powder produced from burning dried banana stems, bamboo, coconut coirs, or potato plants. It is a key ingredient in traditional Bodo cuisines.
7. Bodo Gongar Dunjia
Boro Gongar Dunjia is a leafy vegetable commonly used to season foods. It is like a coriander but has a stronger aroma and flavor.
8. Bodo Kham
Bodo Kham is a drum, a traditional musical instrument of the Bodo community made from the wood of trees like Alstonia scholaris, Jackfruit, Mango, or Sterculia villosa.
9. Bodo Serja
Bodo Serja is an traditional musical instrument of the Bodo community crafted from Alstonia scholaris and Jackfruit wood. The instrument has four strings.
10. Bodo Sifung
Bodo Sifung is a long bamboo flute, a traditional musical instrument of the Bodo community made from Owajlaw (Bambusa pallida) and Owathare (Bambusa assamica), with five playing holes and one blowing hole.
11. Bodo Thorkha
Bodo Thorkha, also known as the bamboo clapper, is a traditional musical instrument of the Bodo community made from Bambusa tulda. It is crafted by splitting a bamboo piece in half lengthwise and played by grasping it with both hands.
12. Bodo Gongona
Bodo Gongana is a traditional wind instrument used by the Bodo people. It is a type of bamboo instrument made from Bambusa assamica. It has a flat shape with a single internode. Gongana is mostly played by the Bodo women.
13. Bodo Jotha
The Bodo jotha is a musical instrument made up of two basin-shaped pieces that are hit together to create sound. Jotha is called a cymbal in English.
Bodo Community Tradition Items GI Tags Details
| Sl.No | Goods | Geographical Indications | Application No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traditional Attire | Bodo Dokhona | 956 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Traditional Attire | Bodo Eri Silk | 960 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Traditional Attire | Bodo Jwmgra | 961 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Traditional Attire | Bodo Gamsa | 962 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Agricultural Products | Bodo Keradapini | 963 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Agricultural Products | Bodo Khardwi | 975 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Agricultural Products | Bodo Gongar Dunjia | 971 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024A |
| 8 | Musical Instruments | Bodo Kham | 972 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Musical Instruments | Bodo Serja | 973 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Musical Instruments | Bodo Sifung | 974 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 11 | Musical Instruments | Bodo Thorkha | 965 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 12 | Musical Instruments | Bodo Gongona | 977 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 13 | Musical Instruments | Bodo Jotha | 978 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
You can check the registered GIs for the list, though the latest ones haven’t been updated yet.
What is Geographical Indications (GIs)?
A Geographical indication or GI is a tag used for products originating from a specific place and having distinct qualities. It helps people recognize and separate products based on their origins and what makes them unique. To qualify as a GI, the label must indicate the product’s place of production.
Important Links
| Bodo Dokhona GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Eri Silk GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Jwmgra GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Gamsa GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Keradapini GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Khardwi GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Gongar Dunjia GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Kham GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Serja GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Sifung GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Thorkha GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Gongona GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
| Bodo Jotha GI tag registration pdf download | Download Here |
Bodo Traditional Items Gets GI Tags for 13 Products FAQs
1. How many Bodo traditional products were granted GI tags?
13 items from the Bodo Community have received GI Tag from Geographical Indication Registration. The items consist of three Bodo traditional attire – Dokhona, eri silk, jwmgra, gamsa; three agricultural products – Gongar Dunjia, Keradapini, and Khardwi; and six musical instruments – Kham, Serja, Thorkha, Jotha, Gongona, and Sifung.