Consider the following pairs:
| Craft | Heritage of |
| 1. Puthukkuli shawls | Tamil Nadu |
| 2. Sujni embroidery | Maharashtra |
| 3. Uppada Jamdani saris | Karnataka |
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
- 1 only
- 1 and 2
- 3 only
- 2 and 3
Explanation
Pair 1 is correct
- Puthukkuli shawls are crafted by the Toda tribe of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu.
- Toda tribe is Listed as a Particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG).
- In 2013, the art of Toda embroidery, known as ‘pukhoor received a Geographical Indication certificate.
- Locally known as Pugur, which means ‘flower’.
- The embroidery is done on fine shawls, showcasing the tribe’s traditional artistry.
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Pair 2 is incorrect
- Sujni embroidery is popularly known as Nakshi Lantha, and this form of traditional embroidery is widely popular for its intricate thread work, vibrant designs and motifs that depict stories.
- The GI tag of ‘Sujani embroidery of Bihar’ was approved in 2006.
- This particular art form finds its genesis in the village of Bhasura in Bihar and it has been practised in this region for centuries.
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Pair 3 is incorrect
- These silk saris originate from Uppada in Andhra Pradesh.
- The jamdani weaving technique creates motifs that appear identical on both sides of the sari.
- In 2013, the traditional art of weaving jamdani was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- Uppada sarees received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the jamdani technique in 2009.
