Manufactured — GI Products of India

What are manufactured GI products?

Manufactured GI products are goods made through a craft or industrial process linked to a particular place, rather than grown or handwoven. In this catalogue the category includes Mysore sandal soap, Kannauj attar, Dindigul locks, Kolhapuri chappals and the spirit feni of Goa. They combine local raw materials, such as sandalwood, flowers, leather or cashew apples, with methods developed in one town or district.

Why a GI matters for manufactured

A GI on a manufactured product protects a name and a process. For companies and small workshops alike, it prevents others from using the place name for goods made elsewhere, and it gives buyers assurance about the origin. Because some of these products are sold nationally and abroad, a clear identity supports quality standards and helps limit counterfeiting.

How to verify manufactured products

When you buy a manufactured GI product, check the maker's name, packaging, batch details and price. Genuine soaps, attars and locks come from identifiable producers or authorised outlets, and alcohol must be sold through licensed channels. Very low prices for products made from expensive materials, such as sandalwood or natural flowers, usually indicate synthetic substitutes or dilution.

Care, storage and safe use

Manufactured GI goods last longest with the right care. Store sandal soap dry on a draining dish, keep attar in a tightly closed glass vial away from heat and light, and oil lock mechanisms lightly once a year. Condition leather footwear before the monsoon, and keep alcohol in a cool, dark place. Products for skin, food or drink should carry the maker's name and batch details, so you can trace them if something goes wrong.

Using this section

Each product page in this category describes the materials, the method and common imitations, and lists trustworthy sources. Browse by state to see how manufacturing traditions relate to local resources, for example Karnataka's sandalwood, Uttar Pradesh's perfumery and Tamil Nadu's metalworking.