| Villianur Terracotta Works | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
.jpg) Terracotta statues in Pondicherry | |
| Alternative names | Villianur Terracotta Works |
| Description | Terracotta |
| Type | Handicraft |
| Area | Pondicherry |
| Country | India |
| Material | Green Clay, fine sand and thennal |
The Villianur Terracotta Works are handicrafts made from fine green clay, fine sand and thennal which are hand made by villagers of Villianur, in the union territory Pondicherry also spelled Pudhucherry, India.[1] It has a history of more than 20 generations.[2]
This handicraft product has been registered for protection under the Geographical indication of the Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement. In 2011, it was listed as "Villianur Terracotta Works" under the GI Act 1999 of the Government of India with registration confirmed by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks under Class 21 as an earthen ware, vide application number 201.[1]
- ^ a b "Geographical Indications Journal No. 39: Villianur Terracotta Works Villianur Terracotta Works" (PDF). Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ^ Sivaraman, R. (9 September 2015). "Just clay and hands". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 March 2016.