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Recently Narasapuram Lace has got Geographical Indication (GI) tag and became the eighth Indian Product to do so at the national level.

About Narsapur Lace:

The Narsapur lace is a renowned handloom craft of the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh, originated 150 years ago.

The craft is mainly done by the women community.

Origin: In 1844 when Macrae and his wife from Scotland taught the lace-making technique to local women associated with a Christian missionary at Dummugudem, present-day Telangana.

The craft has survived many shocks, for example- The famine of 1899, the Great Depression of 1929, and the covid pandemic of 2020

They use fine threads and thin crochet needles in varying sizes to create the intricate craft.

From delicate doilies and table runners to vibrant cushion covers, bed covers and fashionable tops — the artisans knit stunning products in colours like orange, green, blue and shades of white and beige.

The products are also traded globally including the UK, USA, and France. The GI tag will now help in more international recognition.

Challenges faced by Narsapur artisans:

• Stagnancy since covid pandemic which resulted in less production caused by less number of orders.
• Market capturing by machine-made lace products of China.
• Lack of funds for production.

Read about GI tag:

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/geographical-indications

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DECCENCHRONICLE.COM