Aranmula Kannadi/Image Source: Wikimedia |
Geographical Indication (GI) is a form of intellectual property rights that indicates a product's origin from a specific geographical location, possessing unique qualities and characteristics associated with that region. Kerala, known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse agricultural produce, has several products that have been granted GI status.
- Alleppey Coir: Alappuzha district
- Alleppey Green Cardamom: Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta districts
- Aranmula Kannadi (Aranmula Metal Mirror): Aranmula, Pathanamthitta district
- Balaramapuram Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics: Thiruvananthapuram district
- Central Travancore Jaggery: Central Travancore region
- Chendamangalam Dhoties and Set Mundu: Chendamangalam, Ernakulam district
- Kasaragod Sarees: Kasaragod district
- Kuthampully Sarees and Dhoties: Kuthampully, Thrissur district
- Payyannur Pavithra Ring: Payyannur, Kannur district
- Palakkadan Matta Rice (Palakkadan Rosematta Rice): Palakkad district
- Pokkali Rice: Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kottayam districts
- Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice: Wayanad district
- Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice: Wayanad district
- Navara Rice: Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode districts
- Marayoor Jaggery: Marayoor, Idukki district
- Nilambur Teak: Nilambur, Malappuram district
- Palakkadan Kuthiraivali Rice: Palakkad district
- Palakkadan Matta Rice (Brown in Colour): Palakkad district
- Screw Pine Craft of Kerala: Kollam district
- Wayanad Robusta Coffee: Wayanad district
- Wayanad Turmeric: Wayanad district
- Malabar Pepper: Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad districts
- Malabar Matta Rice: Malappuram district
- Kaipad Rice: Kannur district
- Kuttiattoor Mango: Kannur district
- Changalikodan Banana: Thrissur district
- Palakkad Maddalam: Palakkad district
- Edayyur Chilli: Malappuram district
- Cannore Home Furnishings: Kannur district
- Tirur Betel Leaf: Malappuram district
- Vazhakulam Pineapple
Source: GI Kerala