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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the world famous handcrafted footwear, which gets a Geographic Indication (GI) tag from the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Mark .
A
Kolhapuri
B
Dharwadi
C
Solapuri
D
Satari
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kolhapuris , the sturdy leather chappal that rose from its humble rural origins to occupy the high table of fashion globally, now has a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Detailed explanation-2: -Till date, Maharashtra has been prized with 33 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags, the latest being Alphonso, Sangli Turmeric, and Kolhapuri Chappal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kolhapuris, the ethnic leather chappal (footwear) to four districts in each state of Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kolhapuri chappals are Indian decorative hand-crafted and braided leather slippers that are locally tanned using vegetable dyes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Their devotion and hardwork made this handicraft recognised by whole world and each Chappal produced is the replica of their mind and culture. These are durable, smooth to use and sober in colours. Available in three colours, oil, natural and polish. So smart, so light, so trim that you will want to wear them anywhere.

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