Bangladesh Products succeeds in being G.I. registered
One of the top and great Muslin craft of the world named Jamdani of Bangladesh Products has been enrolled recently as its maiden Geographical Indication (G.I.) item, an act that would aid in brand-marking the item within the global marketplace.
Jamdani saree is one of the top muslin fabrics of Bangladesh. Women from Bangladesh and from West Bengal (India) as well put on Jamdani saree within exceptional events. The sarees are unquestionable in terms of both, color as well as design. The customary approach by means of which the Jamdani is interlaced is adjudged as an Intangible Culture Heritage of Humanity as stated by UNESCO.
As the minister of Industries in Bangladesh named Amir Hossain Amu was passing the G.I. enrollment authentication to the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (B.S.C.I.C.), he had expressed in words during a media briefing that at present, craftsman who weaves cloth are able to put themselves into service with the Patents, Designs and Trademarks (i.e. D.P.D.T.) in order to utilize the G.I. emblem and at the same time commercializing the popular Jamdani saree and various Jamdani items both globally as well as by a particular locality.
As stated by the World Intellectual Property Organization (W.I.P.O.), the Geographical Indication (G.I.) is a name or a mark utilized upon specific items which becomes compatible to a particular geological area or root like an urban area, district, or a nation.
Besides, the utilization of Geographical Indication (G.I.) might go like an accreditation that for example, Bangladesh products owning definite distinguishing attributes, is produced by customary techniques, or relishes a definite general estimation, because of its geological root.
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh was viewed as the center of Jamdani with regards to a considerable length of time and at the same time, it was previously sponsored by the Mughal rulers. However, throughout the British governance by following in time, the business grew worse in a quick manner because of the frontier importation policies supporting mechanically made fabrics.
Within the years of late, the business of Jamdani has perceived a restoration in its legacy. Following the G.I. enrollment, none will bring up any inquiry regarding the root of Jamdani in Bangladesh.
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