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The famed baked clay or ‘terracotta’ products made from the special soil found in Bhathat area of Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district is all set to get the...
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The famed baked clay or ‘terracotta’ products made from the special soil found in Bhathat area of Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district is all set to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Terracotta products are a major source of income for the residents of Aurangabad area in this district.

The process of GI certification for terracotta products is underway. It will benefit the artists and those involved in its trade in national and oversees market.
The terracotta artists make various structures like bells, vases, Ganeshas, tables, elephants, deer, horses, bullock carts, horse carts, lamps and chandeliers. Despite the richness of their art and numerous laurels, the artists live in penury as they often fail to get the right price for their products.

“People talk about us, take pictures and take interviews. But we do not get good prices for our products. With the GI certification, we hope things will get better”

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