Assam: Majuli mask making and manuscript painting gets GI tag

Newsdesk:
It’s a proud moment for India as Majuli in Assam has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, acknowledging its traditional arts of Mukha Xilpo (mask-making) and Manuscript Paintings.
 Chief Minister Himanta Vishwa Sharma in a post on social media platform 'X' said that getting 'GI tag' would protect the skills of artists.
“Majuli’s Mukha Shilpa traces its origins to Srimanta Sankardev, who used arts as a medium for Bhakti. My gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji for granting the GI tag to the region’s mask & manuscript paintings. This will protect the rich skills of our artists”
Similarly, Majuli’s Manuscript Paintings depict Hindu epic tales, particularly Lord Krishna’s Bhagavata Purana narratives, showcasing cultural heritage and artistic finesse. The uniqueness lies in manuscript writing styles—Gargayan script, Kaithali  and Bamunia.
The GI tag not only protects these crafts but also shines a global spotlight on Majuli’s artistic prowess.