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GI TAG FOR ASSAM’S MAJULI MASKS: HISTORY OF THE ART FORM
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Majuli masks and manuscript paintings from Assam receive Geographical Indication (GI) tags, signifying unique origin and qualities.
source:springer
About GI Tag for Majuli Masks and Manuscript Painting:
- Majuli masks and manuscript paintings from Assam received Geographical Indication (GI) tags from the Indian government.
- GI tag indicates unique qualities and origin of products, serving as a trademark in the international market.
- Majuli, the world’s largest river island and a hub of Assam’s neo-Vaishnavite tradition, has a rich history of mask-making since the 16th century.
| About Majuli Masks:
● Handcrafted masks used in bhaonas (traditional performances) under the neo-Vaishnavite tradition. ● Depict gods, demons, animals, made from bamboo, clay, dung, cloth. ● Practised in sattras, modernising with contemporary contexts. About Majuli Manuscript Painting: ● Religious art linked to Majuli’s Vaishnavite culture, practised in sattras. ● Inspired by the Pala school of Painting art. ● Depicts religious themes, vibrant colours, detailed work, influenced by the Pala Empire’s art style. |
