Tangaliya, a 700 year-old weaving technique native to Gujarat, is defined by a dotted texture on the surface of the fabric. The texture is achieved by knotting contrasting colored yarns along the warp as it is woven - these knots at the surface of the fabric join to create designs and patterns.
Recently, as a way of gaining credibility and becoming a more widely respected craft, THA (Tangaliya Hastkala Association) sought to receive GI certification. GI, or Geographical Indications of Goods, is a registration that certifies the authenticity of a craft defined by where the craft is traditionally made.
India created this form of certification and protection in 1999 as a member of the World Trade Organization. Leaders in Tangaliya weaving have said that since they were granted GI they have received several orders and have gained credibility all over the world.
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