Rogan Art (Kutch Rogan Craft) GI Tag 718

 



 

Ashish Kansara: Authorized User of GI Registration: Kutch Rogan Craft – Tag 718

 

 

Rogan Art, also known as Kutch Rogan Craft, is a traditional oil-based textile painting craft originating from Madhapar village, Kutch district, Gujarat, India. Artisans apply pigments freehand to create intricate floral, geometric, and cultural motifs using a distinctive oil-based medium. The name Kutch Rogan Craft is protected under Geographical Indication (GI) Tag 718.

Kutch Rogan Craft painting by Ashish Shantilal Kansara
Kutch Rogan Craft painting by Ashish Shantilal Kansara

Ashish Kansara: Authorized User Number: AU/35946/GI/718/1

  • Name: Ashish Shantilal Kansara
  • Location: Madhapar village, Kutch district, Gujarat, India
  • GI Registration: Kutch Rogan Craft – Tag 718
  • Authorized User Number: AU/35946/GI/718/1

Authorized User certificate of Ashish Shantilal Kansara for Kutch Rogan Craft GI Tag 718

Importance of GI Protection

  • Ensures authenticity of the GI-protected craft name
  • Prevents misrepresentation and misuse of regional identity
  • Safeguards traditional knowledge systems
  • Supports the livelihoods of registered artisans
  • Maintains accurate cultural documentation

Cultural Heritage Context

Kutch Rogan Craft is regarded as an important form of intangible cultural heritage due to its region-specific knowledge, intergenerational transmission, and unique oil-based textile painting technique practiced by artisans of Madhapar village in Kutch.

Correct Usage Guidelines

  • Use the term Kutch Rogan Craft for GI-referenced contexts
  • Acknowledge registered Authorized Users when applicable
  • Avoid generic or unrestricted representations of the GI-protected name
  • Do not use the GI name for machine-printed or non-regional products

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