- SFG FRC 2027 | Program starts from 19th Dec. 2026 | Admissions open for Entrance Test Click Here to know more →
- Prelims Test Series (PTS) for Prelims 2027 starts 11th Oct. 2026 Click Here to know more →
- [Pre-order] Ethics Redbook 3rd Edition: Delivery starts from 10th October onwards Click Here to Read More →
- 21 Sept. | GS Advance Program (GSAP) for UPSC 2027 Mains starts from 11th Oct. Click Here to Read More →
Source: The post is based on the article “GI tags for Basohli Pashmina, Udhampur’s Kalari” published in “Hindustan Times” on 6th October 2023
What is the News?
Basohli Pashmina and Kalari cuisine from Jammu and Kashmir has got the Geographical Indication(GI) tag.
What is Basohli Pashmina?
Source: KashmirObserver
Basohli Pashmina is a more than 100-year-old traditional craft from Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district.
It is a hand-spun product known for extreme softness, fineness and light-weight.
Granting it a GI tag would not only protect the exceptional craftsmanship of these artisans but also preserve its uniqueness.
Note: Pashmina Shawl is a fine wool made from the undercoat of the Changthangi or Pashmina goat.
What is Kalari?
Kalari is a Dogra cuisine.The dish finds its origin in Udhampur district,J&K.
The dish is made from milk and is a dense cheese.It’s cooked in its own fat, salted, and served hot with bun slices.
