Rayagada Shawls And Koraput’s Kala Jeera Rice
September 10 , 2023
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- The handwoven Rayagada Shawls crafted by the Dongria Kondhs of Odisha are ready to receive a Geographical Indication tag.
- This is considered a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship.
- The embroidered shawl is given as a gift by the tribe to guests as a mark of its appreciation.
- Dongria Kondhs are the particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) Kondhs of Rayagada district.
- The Koraput Kalajeera Rice from the state also has been granted the esteemed GI tag.
- This rice is often referred to as the ‘Prince of Rice’.

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