Guwahati: Assam’s iconic jewellery — Axomiya Gohona — has been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Assam’s jewellery is an essential part of its heritage and culture.
Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, “Assam’s jewellery – an inseparable part of our heritage – has received its own Geographical Indication (GI) tag.”
“I distinctly remember that in the 2018-19 Budget, we had proposed to secure GI tag to protect our artisans. Happy to see these efforts have been realised,” he said.
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Assam’s jewellery – an inseparable part of our heritage – has received its own Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
I distinctly remember that in the 2018-19 Budget, we had proposed to secure GI tag protect our artisans. Happy to see these efforts have… pic.twitter.com/aovGbMyvAW
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 2, 2025
The chief minister congratulated every artisan of the state for their role in keeping the legacy of Axomiya Gohona alive.
The application was submitted by the Gems and Jewellery Promotion Council of Assam, with the process facilitated by the Assam Science and Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC).
‘Axomiya Gohona’ is a collection of handcrafted traditional necklaces, earrings, bracelets and finger rings that reflect Assam’s flora, fauna, musical instruments and cultural artefacts.
The gold ornaments are characterised with vibrant red, black, blue and white gemstones and enamel.
The intricate designs include motifs of birds like the fan-tailed pigeon (Lokaparo) and hawk eagle (Hensorai); traditional musical instruments such as the drum (Dhol) and horn pipe pair (Juripepa); animals like the household lizard (Jethi); and cultural symbols such as the Assamese headgear (Japi), crescent moon (Jun) and boat (Bena).
In April 2024, as many as 19 traditional products and crafts of Assam, including ‘Bihu Dhol’, ‘Jaapi’ and several items of the Bodo community, were accorded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
These traditional products and crafts include the Assam Bihu Dhol, Assam Jaapi, Sarthebari Metal Craft, Assam Pani Mateka Craft, Assam Asharikandi Terracotta Craft, Assam Mising Handloom Products and several items of the Bodo community.
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GI tag is a name or sign that certifies that a product has specific properties that make it different from others.
To get a GI tag on any product, the association or organization making the products can apply. The GI tag in India came into effect on September 15, 2003, and Darjeeling Tea became the first Indian product to get the GI tag.
