Authentic Indian Heritage, Protected & Ready for Global Trade

For Global Buyers:
In today’s market, authenticity is currency. GI-tagged (Geographical Indication) products from India give you more than just handcrafted beauty — they give you legal protection, cultural storytelling, and market exclusivity. These products are shielded under WTO’s TRIPS Agreement, which means when you import a GI product, you’re not just buying fabric, silk, or art — you’re buying an intangible heritage with guaranteed provenance.

 Why it matters for you as a buyer:

• No fakes, no mislabelling: GI tags assure you’re importing from the right region and artisan cluster.
  
• Premium positioning: Perfect for luxury capsules, limited editions, and storytelling-led collections.
  
• Compliance ready: GI-tagged crafts often use natural fibres, vegetable dyes, and artisanal methods that support sustainability reporting and ESG goals.
  
• Built-in marketing edge: Heritage-certified products resonate with conscious consumers in the US, EU, UK, MENA, and APAC.
  

India’s GI-Tagged Masterpieces — Buyer Guide

Banarasi (Uttar Pradesh)

• What it is: Regal silk brocades, woven with gold & silver zari. Traditionally worn as bridal saris, now reimagined in couture and interiors.
  
• Buyer Edge:
  
  • Luxury bridal/festive fashion lines.
    
  • Premium upholstery and drapery in hospitality.
    
  • Capsule collections with global fashion houses.
    
• Cluster Strengths: UNESCO-recognized craft, multi-generation weaver clusters, ready export base.
  

Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu)

• What it is: Pure mulberry silk with temple-inspired motifs and heavy contrast borders.
  
• Buyer Edge:
  
  • High durability, long lifecycle — valued in Japan & SE Asia.
    
  • Limited edition scarves, ties, and interiors with luxury positioning.
    
• Cluster Strengths: Dense weaving community, government GI support, export-proven quality.
  

Pochampally Ikat (Telangana)

• What it is: Resist-dye ikat weaving, geometric precision, global design adaptability.
  
• Buyer Edge:
  
  • Contemporary fashion, accessories, and lifestyle brands.
    
  • Ethical sourcing portfolios looking for craft-meets-modernity.
    
• Cluster Strengths: Large artisan base, scalable production, eco-dye processes.
  

Sambalpuri Ikat (Odisha)

• What it is: Bandha weave with symbolic motifs (shells, wheels, flowers, shankha-chakra).
  
• Buyer Edge:
  
  • Ethical fashion capsules in EU/US markets.
    
  • Story-rich craft for boutique interiors & gifting.
    
• Cluster Strengths: Natural dyeing, high craftsmanship, strong cultural symbolism.
  

Patola (Gujarat)

• What it is: Double Ikat — each yarn dyed before weaving, making it one of the world’s most intricate textiles.
  
• Buyer Edge:
  
  • Ultra-luxury collections for top-end fashion brands.
    
  • Limited-edition launches for collectors and museums.
    
• Cluster Strengths: Extremely rare (few families produce), high exclusivity — ensures natural price premium.
  

Pashmina (Kashmir)

• What it is: Hand-spun, handwoven wool from the Himalayan Changthangi goat. Ultra-light, yet incredibly warm.
  
• Buyer Edge:
  
  • Luxury winter collections: scarves, stoles, throws.
    
  • Gifting & premium accessory lines in high-end retail.
    
• Cluster Strengths: Long history of exports, recognized luxury fibre, artisanal certification programs.
  

Pichwai (Rajasthan)

• What it is: Sacred hand-painted textile art depicting Krishna themes.
  
• Buyer Edge:
  
  • High-end home décor, framed art, boutique hospitality interiors.
    
  • Crossovers with luxury wallpaper, fashion prints, and scarves.
    
• Cluster Strengths: Rajasthan’s master artists, strong revival programs, adaptable to modern formats.
  

Why Source GI-Tagged Products via IndiaUnbox

Verified Cluster Access
We work directly with artisan cooperatives, certified exporters, and GI councils — no middleman risk.

Compliance-First
GI certificate copies, testing reports (dyes, azo-free, REACH compliance for EU), and export paperwork — handled for you.

Scalability Options

• Museum-grade exclusives → for luxury houses.
  
• Adapted SKUs → reworked for commercial lines with design input.
  

Marketing Differentiation
Every GI product comes with a storytelling kit (cluster details, artisan photos, certificate scans) that you can integrate into your retail marketing.

ESG & Sustainability Advantage
Natural fibres, heritage techniques, community impact → strengthens your sustainability and CSR disclosures.