Silver Filigree (Tarakashi)
GI TaggedTarakashi is the art of coaxing fine silver wire into gossamer lace, perfected in Cuttack and Karimnagar over four centuries. The filigree's astonishing delicacy makes Cuttack's Durga 'medha' backdrops world-famous.
- Region of origin:
- Odisha
- GI registration:
- Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi / Karimnagar Silver Filigree
- Materials:
- silver
- Techniques:
- filigree (twisted-wire lacework)
- HS code (customs):
- 7113
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About Silver Filigree (Tarakashi)
Tarakashi is the art of coaxing fine silver wire into gossamer lace, perfected in Cuttack and Karimnagar over four centuries. The filigree's astonishing delicacy makes Cuttack's Durga 'medha' backdrops world-famous.
- Region of origin
- Odisha
- GI registration
- Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi / Karimnagar Silver Filigree
- Materials
- silver
- Techniques
- filigree (twisted-wire lacework)
- HS code (customs)
- 7113
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Cuttack & Karimnagar silversmiths of Odisha.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi / Karimnagar Silver Filigree”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin