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Sitars, tanpuras made in Maharashtra's Miraj town get GI tags

The sitars and tanpuras made in Miraj have a high demand, which cannot be met due to the limited resources available locally.

April 07, 2024 / 09:04 IST
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The GI tag denotes the product comes from a particular geographical area, and often enhances its commercial value.
The GI tag denotes the product comes from a particular geographical area, and often enhances its commercial value.

The sitars and tanpuras of Miraj, a small town in Maharashtra’s Sangli district known for its craftsmanship in making musical instruments, have been awarded the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tags.

These instruments made in Miraj are much in demand among some of the prominent artistes, including those renowned in the field of classical music as well as film industry, the makers claim.

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The GI tag denotes the product comes from a particular geographical area, and often enhances its commercial value.

The tradition of making sitars and tanpuras in Miraj goes back more than 300 years, with over seven generations of craftsmen having worked towards making these string instruments, the makers say.