{"id":15317,"date":"2025-04-06T01:27:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T01:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=15317"},"modified":"2025-04-06T01:30:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T01:30:30","slug":"kannadipaya-unique-bamboo-mat-of-idukki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/kannadipaya-unique-bamboo-mat-of-idukki\/","title":{"rendered":"Kannadipaya, unique bamboo mat of Idukki"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>GI Tag Awarded:<\/strong> Kannadippaya, a traditional tribal handicraft from Kerala, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protection and Global Platform:<\/strong> The GI tag ensures market protection and provides a global platform for this unique product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First of its Kind:<\/strong> Kannadippaya is the first tribal handicraft product from Kerala to receive the GI tag.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Craftsmen and Organizations recognized:<\/strong> GI tag has been awarded to the Unarvu Pattikavargha Vividodesha Sahakarana Sangam and the Vanasree Bamboo Craft &amp; Vanavibhava Shekarana unit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reflective Properties:<\/strong> The name &#8220;Kannadippaya&#8221; (mirror mat) comes from its unique reflective surface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Material:<\/strong> Made from the soft inner layers of reed bamboo (Teinostachyum wightii).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature Regulation:<\/strong> It stands out for its unique properties \u2013 providing warmth during winter and cooling effect in summer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribal Communities Involved:<\/strong> Primarily preserved by the Urali, Mannan, Muthuvan, Malayan, Kadar, Ulladan, Malayarayan, and Hill Pulaya communities across multiple districts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bamboo Collection Ritual:<\/strong> The bamboo collection is a full-moon ritual, with each expedition to the forest and back extending to a day and night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Significance:<\/strong> Historically, kannadippaya was presented to kings as a mark of honor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>KFRI&#8217;s Role:<\/strong> The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) played a crucial role in securing the GI tag.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empowering Artisans:<\/strong> The GI tag empowers tribal artisans, opening doors for them to become entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Challenges:<\/strong> Lack of a structured market is a major challenge for tribal communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Need for Promotion:<\/strong> State and Central governments are urged to promote kannadippaya and expand its reach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reviving Interest:<\/strong> Emphasizing the importance of reviving interest in the craft among younger generations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Markets:<\/strong> The GI tag will attract more artisans and open international markets due to the demand for eco-friendly products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>KFRI&#8217;s Achievement:<\/strong> Securing the GI tag during KFRI\u2019s golden jubilee year is a remarkable achievement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GI Tag Awarded: Kannadippaya, a traditional tribal handicraft from Kerala, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. 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