GI-tagged products of Tamil Nadu.

Ambasamudram Choppu Saman

📍 Tirunelveli

Miniature wooden toy kitchenware ('choppu saman') hand-turned by artisans of Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli district.

Arani Silk

📍 Tiruvannamalai

Silk sarees woven in and around Arani, known for fine texture and traditional zari-bordered designs.

GI No. 92

Arumbavur Wood Carvings

📍 Perambalur

Sculptural wood carvings from Arumbavur, crafted mainly from lingam and neem wood into idols and temple pieces.

GI No. 429

Bhavani Jamakkalam

📍 Erode

A thick, durable woven cotton carpet/rug made by weavers in Bhavani, prized for its coarse texture and colourfastness.

GI No. 16

Chedibutta Saree

📍 Tirunelveli

A handloom saree woven in the Tirunelveli region featuring the 'chedibutta' plant-and-flower motif on border and pallu.

Chettinad Kottan

📍 Sivaganga

A colourful hand-woven palm-leaf basket of the Chettinad region, traditionally made by women for ceremonial gifting.

GI No. 200

Dindigul Locks

📍 Dindigul

Sturdy hand-made locks manufactured in Dindigul, known for their durability and intricate lever mechanisms.

GI No. 400

Jaderi Namakatti

📍 Tiruvannamalai

Finger-shaped white clay sticks made in Jaderi village, used to mark the foreheads of deities, devotees and temple elephants.

Kallakurichi Wood Carvings

📍 Kallakurichi

Intricate deep-relief wood carvings of temple items and furniture made by artisans of the Kallakurichi region.

GI No. 431

Kancheepuram Silk

📍 Kancheepuram

Heavy mulberry-silk sarees woven with pure zari in Kancheepuram, distinguished by their durable interlocked border-and-body construction.

GI No. 15

Kandangi Saree

📍 Sivaganga

A coarse cotton saree of the Chettinad/Karaikudi region with bold contrast borders and broad checks.

GI No. 422

Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings

📍 Ariyalur

Hand-drawn kalamkari paintings on cotton cloth from Karuppur and surrounding villages, executed with bamboo pens and natural dyes.

GI No. 424

Kovai Kora Cotton Sarees

📍 Coimbatore

Cotton sarees of the Coimbatore region woven with a silk-like 'kora' finish by blending cotton yarn with a silk warp.

GI No. 93

Madurai Sungudi

📍 Madurai

A tie-and-dye cotton saree of Madurai featuring distinctive dot patterns created by hand-knotting before dyeing.

GI No. 21

Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture

📍 Chengalpattu

Granite stone sculptures carved at Mahabalipuram, continuing the Pallava-era temple sculpting tradition.

GI No. 426

Manamadurai Pottery

📍 Sivaganga

Terracotta pots and vessels made in Manamadurai from local clay, known for their durability and resonant ring.

GI No. 561

Myladi Stone Carvings

📍 Kanniyakumari

Ornamental stone carvings and idols made in Myladi near Nagercoil from locally quarried soft stone.

GI No. 428

Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku

📍 Thanjavur

A traditional brass lamp cast in Nachiarkoil using the lost-wax method, assembled from multiple individually crafted parts.

GI No. 196

Namakkal Makkal Pathirangal

📍 Namakkal

Hand-carved soapstone cookware made in Namakkal, valued for even heat retention and traditional cooking use.

Narasinghapettai Nagaswaram

📍 Thanjavur

The nagaswaram wind instrument hand-crafted in Narasingampettai, traditionally made from aged aacha wood.

GI No. 467

Negamam Cotton Saree

📍 Coimbatore

A soft handloom cotton saree woven in Negamam near Pollachi, known for its fine count and traditional check borders.

GI No. 766

Pattamadai Mat

📍 Tirunelveli

A finely woven, silk-soft mat made from locally grown korai grass in Pattamadai, so pliable it can be folded like cloth.

GI No. 195

Salem Fabric

📍 Salem

A fine handloom cotton fabric woven in and around Salem, Tamil Nadu, prized for its quality yarn and traditional weaving.

GI No. 4

Salem Venpattu

📍 Salem

White silk dhotis and fabric woven by the Sourashtra community of Salem, known for their pure white silk.

GI No. 94

Swamimalai Bronze Icons

📍 Thanjavur

Lost-wax cast bronze idols made in Swamimalai following Chola-era iconographic proportions and traditional panchaloha alloys.

GI No. 64

Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil

📍 Kanniyakumari

Ornate temple-style jewellery crafted in Nagercoil, traditionally used to adorn deities and Bharatanatyam dancers.

GI No. 65

Thaikkal Rattan Craft

📍 Nagapattinam

Furniture and household articles woven from rattan cane by artisans of Thaikkal, known for fine hand-caning.

GI No. 574

Thanjavur Art Plate

📍 Thanjavur

A decorative metal plate combining silver, brass and copper embossed with deities and motifs, a signature Thanjavur metal craft.

GI No. 63

Thanjavur Doll

📍 Thanjavur

A hand-made bobble-head 'thalayatti' doll of Thanjavur, weighted to nod and sway continuously at the gentlest touch.

GI No. 96

Thanjavur Netti Works

📍 Thanjavur

Delicate decorative models and garlands made from pith (netti) sponge-wood by Thanjavur artisans.

GI No. 423

Thanjavur Paintings

📍 Thanjavur

Classical devotional panel paintings from Thanjavur noted for gold-foil embellishment, gesso relief work and inlaid glass or gems.

GI No. 47

Thanjavur Veenai

📍 Thanjavur

A classical Saraswati veena hand-crafted in Thanjavur from jackwood, valued for its resonant, sweet tone.

GI No. 209

Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees

📍 Thanjavur

Pure silk sarees woven at Thirubuvanam with heavy zari borders, traditionally made in a single piece.

GI No. 480

Toda Embroidery

📍 Nilgiris

Distinctive red-and-black counted embroidery ('pukhoor') stitched by the Toda tribe of the Nilgiris on white shawls.

GI No. 135

Woraiyur Cotton Sari

📍 Tiruchirappalli

A fine handwoven cotton saree from the Woraiyur cluster of Tiruchirappalli, reflecting the area's ancient textile heritage.

Alleppey Green Cardamom

A premium green cardamom from the Cardamom Hills spanning Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, valued for its intense aroma and oil content.

GI No. 72

Authoor Vetrilai

📍 Thoothukudi

A betel leaf grown in the Authoor region near the Thamirabarani river, known for its mild pungency and aroma.

GI No. 719

Cumbum Panneer Thratchai

📍 Theni

The Panneer (Muscat Hamburg) grape grown in the Cumbum valley of Theni, known for its fragrance and near year-round cropping.

GI No. 734

Eathomozhy Tall Coconut

📍 Kanniyakumari

An indigenous tall coconut palm variety from Eathomozhy in Kanniyakumari district, noted for high yields of large nuts.

GI No. 110

Erode Manjal

📍 Erode

Turmeric grown in Erode district, known for its high curcumin content and bright golden colour.

GI No. 231

Kanniyakumari Clove

📍 Kanniyakumari

Cloves grown in the hills of Kanniyakumari district, noted for high volatile-oil (eugenol) content.

GI No. 675

Kanniyakumari Matti Banana

📍 Kanniyakumari

A traditional fragrant table banana cultivar grown in Kanniyakumari district, known for its sweet sub-acid taste and firm texture.

Kodaikanal Malai Poondu

📍 Dindigul

A hardneck hill garlic grown around Kodaikanal, valued for its high medicinal-compound content and long storage life.

GI No. 616

Madurai Malli

📍 Madurai

A fragrant jasmine grown around Madurai, prized for its thick petals, strong scent and long-lasting freshness.

GI No. 238

Nilgiri (Orthodox) Tea

📍 Nilgiris

Orthodox-processed tea grown at high elevation in the Nilgiri hills, prized for its brisk, fragrant and aromatic liquor.

GI No. 116, 117

Ramnathapuram Mundu Chilli

📍 Ramanathapuram

A round, thick-skinned chilli grown in Ramanathapuram district, valued for its deep red colour and moderate pungency.

GI No. 720

Sholavandan Vetrilai

📍 Madurai

A betel leaf grown around Sholavandan in Madurai district, valued for its tenderness and characteristic taste.

GI No. 789

Sirumalai Hill Banana

📍 Dindigul

A small, sweet hill banana grown on the Sirumalai hills of Dindigul, distinguished by its firm texture and honey-like flavour.

GI No. 126

Thooyamalli Rice

📍 Kancheepuram

A traditional aromatic rice variety of Tamil Nadu with slender white grains, maturing in about 135-140 days.

Vellore Spiny Brinjal

📍 Vellore

A prickly, seed-rich brinjal (eggplant) landrace grown in Vellore district, distinctive for its spines and cooking quality.

GI No. 788

Virupakshi Hill Banana

📍 Dindigul

A hardy hill banana cultivar grown in the lower Palani hills of Dindigul, known for its distinctive aroma and long shelf life.

GI No. 124

Kavindapadi Nattu Sakkarai

📍 Erode

Traditional jaggery produced in the Kavindapadi belt of Erode, distinguished by the colour and aroma from its local processing.

Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai

📍 Thoothukudi

A peanut-and-jaggery brittle from Kovilpatti whose distinctive taste is attributed to the local water and jaggery used.

GI No. 486

Manapparai Murukku

📍 Tiruchirappalli

A crunchy deep-fried snack from Manapparai, whose distinctive crispness is credited to the region's water.

GI No. 488

Marthandam Honey

📍 Kanniyakumari

Multi-floral honey produced by beekeepers around Marthandam in Kanniyakumari district, known for its distinctive flavour profile.

GI No. 800

Ooty Varkey

📍 Nilgiris

A layered, crisp baked snack from Udhagamandalam (Ooty), traditionally hand-shaped and flavoured with butter.

GI No. 529

Palani Panchamirtham

📍 Dindigul

A temple prasadam of Palani made from banana, jaggery, ghee, honey and cardamom, prepared without any added water.

GI No. 550

Srivilliputtur Palkova

📍 Virudhunagar

A rich milk sweet from Srivilliputtur made by slow-reducing cow's milk, known for its grainy texture and flavour.

GI No. 403

Coimbatore Wet Grinder

📍 Coimbatore

A table-top stone wet grinder manufactured in Coimbatore, used to grind rice and lentil batter for South Indian foods.

East India Leather

Vegetable-tanned 'East India' (E.I.) leather produced in Tamil Nadu's tanning belt, historically exported for its distinctive finish.

GI No. 95