Patna, June 14: Three traditional products from Bihar have been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, strengthening their unique identity. The products include Nalanda’s Bawan Booti, Gaya’s Pattharkatti, and Bhojpur’s Pidhia Painting. This achievement has been a source of pride for the state’s artisans, weavers, and rural producer communities.
Former Chief Minister and JD(U) National President Nitish Kumar expressed his happiness over this recognition, stating that it will enhance the authenticity and distinct identity of these products. He took to social media platform X to share his joy, saying, “The receipt of the GI tag for Nalanda’s Bawan Booti sarees and fabrics, Gaya’s Pattharkatti stone craft, and Bhojpur’s Pidhia Painting is a matter of great pleasure.”
Kumar emphasized that this recognition will bolster the authenticity and unique identity of these products, further elevating Bihar’s rich cultural heritage on national and international platforms. He extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all artisans, weavers, artists, and related institutions in the state for this achievement.
JD(U) National Executive President Sanjay Kumar Jha also expressed his delight, stating that the GI tag for Bhojpur’s Pidhia Painting, Gaya’s Pattharkatti stone craft, and Nalanda’s renowned Bawan Booti sarees and fabrics is a rightful acknowledgment of the skills, creativity, and traditions preserved by artisans for generations.
He noted that this recognition will strengthen the identity of Bihar’s unique handicrafts and handloom products, opening new avenues for livelihood, entrepreneurship, and global recognition. Nalanda’s famous Bawan Booti is a unique example of Bihar’s ancient weaving tradition, where 52 types of traditional Buddhist and cultural motifs are woven by hand on looms.
The stone craft of Pattharkatti village in Gaya has been renowned for its excellence for nearly 300 years, with artisans creating artistic representations of deities and other figures from local black granite stones. Bhojpur’s Pidhia Painting is a distinctive style of folk art primarily created by women during traditional festivals and social occasions, vividly depicting rural life, family relationships, religious beliefs, and culture through natural colors and traditional symbols.
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