Gamosa, a symbol of the culture and identity ofAssam, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the central government. The handwoven rectangular fabric is made of and features red borders, signifying the cultural heritage of the state.
The GI tag has been registered in favour of the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles of the Assam government under the Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The certificate has been awarded for Gamosa as of October 16, 2017, as per the application by the directorate. The process was started in 2017 when an application for a GI tag was filed by the Institute of Handicraft Development of Golaghat district.