Geographical Indication (GI) Tags of Kerala
A Geographical Indication (GI) is a name or sign given by the government to products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin. It helps in identifying the product’s source, as part of certification that the product possesses certain qualities, is are made according to traditional methods or to its geographical origin. Geographical Indication (GI) can be used for any type of product manufactured, agricultural, food, or even handicrafts. Kerala is regarded as a treasure trove of unique geographical indication. Overall, India has 417 registered geographical indications, with Kerala owning 31 of them. Geographical Indication tags are commonly found on agricultural items in Kerala.
Geographical Indication (GI) Tags of Kerala
| Aranmulla Kannadi | Handicraft | |
| Alleppey Coir | Handicraft | |
| Navara Rice | Agricultural | |
| Palakkadan Matta Rice | Agricultural | |
| Malabar Pepper | Agricultural | |
| Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee | Agricultural | |
| Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee | Agricultural) | |
| Alleppey Green Cardamom | Agricultural | |
| Maddalam of Palakkad | Handicraft | |
| Screw Pine Craft of Kerala | Handicraft | |
| Brass Broidered Coconut Shell Crafts of Kerala | Handicraft | |
| Pokkali Rice | Agricultural | |
| Vazhakulam Pineapple | Agricultural | |
| Cannanore Home Furnishings | Handicraft | |
| Balaramapuram Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics | Handicraft | |
| Kasargod Sarees | Handicraft | |
| Kuthampully Sarees | Handicraft | |
| Central Travancore Jaggery | Agricultural | |
| Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice | Agricultural | |
| Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice | Agricultural | |
| Payyannur Parithra Ring | Handicraft | |
| Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set Mundu | Handicraft | |
| Kaipad Rice | Agricultural | |
| Chengalikodan Nendran Banana | Agricultural | |
| Kuthampally Dhoties & Set Mundu | Handicraft | |