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Pithora Painting Gets GI Tag
📅 Published 04 Aug 2026 · Aug 2026
Pithora Painting Gets GI Tag
Key Points
- Pithora Painting of Gujarat received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
- Associated with tribal communities including:
- Rathwa
- Bhil
- Bhilala
- Nayaka
- Particularly associated with Chhota Udepur district.
- Traditionally painted by Lakharas.
- Natural colours are derived from leaves, flowers, minerals and mahua.
- Horses are central motifs and represent gods, goddesses and ancestors.
- GI tags are administered through the Geographical Indications Registry under DPIIT.
Related Fact: Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel of Gujarat also received GI tags earlier.
UPSC Focus: GI Tags + tribal culture + Gujarat + traditional art.
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