India is a land of many cultures and traditions and that can not only be seen in its food but also in its textiles. In a much-needed development, Kashmir`s Department of Handicrafts and Handloom (H&H) has submitted the dossier for registration of two more crafts -- Crewel and Chain-stitch -- to the Intellectual Property India, Chennai, an apex body for the registration and better protection of geographical indications (GI) relating to goods in India, officials said on January 10.

The director of H&H Kashmir, while highlighting the significance of GI certification for Crewel and Chain-stitch, said that the department is working hard to get more crafts from Kashmir under the ambit of GI certification so that the genuine, handmade Kashmiri handicrafts get due recognition across the globe.