
Watch | Lac bangles from Hyderabad get GI tag
The Hindu
watch lac bangles of hyderabad get gi tag
The Lacquer or lac bangles of Hyderabad got a Geographical Indication tag on March 2. The bangles of the Laad Bazaar are known for their dazzling stonework
The GI tag will increase the demand for bangles providing a boost for bangle manufacturers like Mohammed Hisamuddin
“With the tag, we will be able to participate in government programmes. Manufacturing units can also be made members of the GI tag. “ said Mohammed Hisamuddin
Lac bangles are made of resin which is malleable with heat and has a special ability to absorb colour, making it ideal for making bangles..
The lac that looks like a rolling pin is melted into a soft dough.The melted lac is fitted on various sizes of metal bangle rings and then pressed and rolled to give the shape and look of a bangle.They are then embellished with crystals, beads, or mirrors.
Lac bangles will be the 17th product from Telangana to get the GI tag
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