Jodhpuri Mojari:
The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur’s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving the traditional footwear official recognition and a boost in global branding.
- Jodhpuri Mojari is handcrafted traditional footwear from Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
- It is crafted primarily by the members of a Jinagar community.
- The community adopted shoemaking some 250 years ago. They made jeen (saddle) and myaan (leather sheaths for swords and daggers) for the armies.
- Once patronised by the royals, the Mojari gradually evolved into a distinctive craft.
- The mojaris are entirely handmade, using only leather from camel, goat, cow and buffalo.
- It is airy, easy to walk on long distances, tough and flexible, and easy to take off at homes and temples.
- Mojari, worn by both men and women, suited the hot climate of Rajasthan.
Geographical Indication Tag:
- It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
- This is typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts and industrial products.
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
- This GI tag is valid for 10 years following which it can be renewed.
