CGIS provides strict provenance tracking and physical GI seal verification for authentic Kashmir crafts. Defend your retail brand against counterfeits and legally verify every purchase.
Official platform for GI-registered Kashmir crafts.Instant verification, counterfeit reporting, and comprehensive heritage protection.
The Craft GI Intelligence System (CGIS) turns Geographical Indication law into operational protection — replacing paper certificates with instant digital verification, community enforcement, and audit-ready records.
“Kashmir's GI-registered crafts face widespread counterfeiting globally. Products lose traceability once they leave the region. Traditional legal protections are insufficient in digital markets. Middlemen exploit the verification gap. A digital protection framework is not optional — it is overdue.”
Kashmir crafts — Pashmina, Kani Shawl, Hand-Knotted Carpet, Papier-Mâché, Sozni — are among the most counterfeited heritage products in global markets. Machine-made imitations are sold under GI names without consequence. Artisans absorb the price erosion. Buyers have no verification mechanism.
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 creates legal rights. CGIS makes those rights operational. We align the official GI craft registry with product-level digital verification, unique GI codes, QR authentication, and counterfeit reporting workflows.
Legal protection without enforcement is a certificate without power. The GI Hero Programme enables community participation in counterfeit detection — turning every buyer, researcher, and sector observer into a frontline enforcement actor. Protection becomes systemic, not institutional.
CGIS connects GI law, craft registry documentation, instant product verification, authorised business listings, and community counterfeit reporting through one integrated protection system.
Officially list GI-registered Kashmir crafts with full origin documentation, production specifications, and registration status aligned with government standards.
Instantly confirm product authenticity against the SKC Survey Registry using unique GI codes and QR tag scanning before or after purchase.
Publish authorised producer and business entity listings — confirming which cooperatives, artisans, and traders are legally registered to use GI marks.
Enable community counterfeit reporting through the GI Hero Programme — creating a distributed enforcement layer beyond institutional oversight alone.
Five protection modules covering GI law, craft registration, instant product verification, authorised entity listings, and community enforcement — building an unbroken chain of authenticity.
GI Act 1999 law, registration process, five-stage verification framework, QR authentication markers — everything you need before trusting a Kashmir craft provenance claim.
The official registry of GI-registered Kashmir crafts — Kashmir Pashmina, Kani Shawl, Hand-Knotted Carpet, Papier-Mâché, Sozni, and more. Every entry includes origin documentation, production specifications, and registration status. The definitive reference before any purchase decision.
Instantly verify product authenticity against the SKC Survey Registry. Enter the unique GI code printed on the certificate, tag, or QR label to confirm origin, artisan details, and certification status. Authenticity confirmed — not assumed.
Authorised producers, cooperatives, and registered businesses legally permitted to use GI marks on Kashmir craft products. Know who is authorised before you source or purchase.
Report counterfeit Kashmir craft products, flag fraudulent sellers on global marketplaces, and contribute to structured GI enforcement. Heritage protection cannot rest on institutions alone — the GI Hero Programme makes every informed community member a frontline defender of authentic craft identity.
CGIS serves every actor whose trust in Kashmir crafts depends on verified origin — from buyers authenticating a purchase to policymakers building GI enforcement credibility.
Use the Verify Product tool to authenticate any Kashmir craft purchase instantly against the SKC Survey Registry. Reference the Listed GI Crafts registry to understand exactly what genuine Pashmina, Kani Shawl, or Hand-Knotted Carpet specifications require — before trusting any seller claim.
Confirm that supplier businesses and cooperatives appear in the Verified Entities listing before sourcing. Use GI craft documentation as part of compliance and due diligence workflows for international trade, luxury retail curation, and ethical sourcing policies.
Access audit-ready GI registration records, verification data, and counterfeit reporting logs for legal enforcement, policy reform advocacy, and international GI protection submissions. CGIS provides the data backbone for credible institutional GI defence.
Register your craft products with unique GI codes, appear in the Verified Entities listing, and gain legal protection against imitation. GI registration reduces dependence on exploitative intermediaries and directly supports premium pricing for documented authentic work.
CGIS builds authentic GI protection across legal registration, product verification, entity certification, and community enforcement.
GI-registered Pashmina from Changthangi goat fiber, hand-spun, hand-woven — with documented origin from Ladakh highlands and Kashmir Valley.
Interlocked twill tapestry woven on a traditional kani (spool) loom. Registration documents the specific weaving technique that distinguishes it from machine-made imitation.
Hand-knotted pile carpet with documented knot density, natural dyes, and wool origin specifications registered under GI protection.
Single-needle needlework embroidery on fine Pashmina and silk, registered for its distinctive stitch technique and regional artisan lineage.
Lacquer-painted pulp-based craft with documented production in Srinagar, registered for traditional layering, polishing, and hand-painted motif methods.
Intrinsic walnut wood craftsmanship registered for its distinctive floral motif carving technique native to Kashmir Valley craftsmen.
Each registered product receives a unique GI identification code linking it to artisan details, batch records, and certification status in the SKC Survey Registry.
Physical QR labels attached to authentic products enable instant verification scanning before or after purchase — no specialist equipment required.
Cooperatives, producers, and businesses legally authorised to use GI marks — publicly searchable to confirm supply chain legitimacy.
Structured investigation workflows for counterfeit reports submitted through the GI Hero Programme, including tracking and escalation paths.
Continuous synchronisation with the State of Kashmir Craft Survey Registry ensuring verification data reflects the latest official certification records.
All registration, verification, and reporting data maintained in audit-ready format for legal enforcement, policy submissions, and institutional GI defence.
CGIS builds authentication credibility through a structured, five-stage process — from official registration to community enforcement.
Producer associations file GI application with origin documentation, traditional production methods, and artisan lineage records.
Application examined for legal compliance and published in the GI Journal for a 3-month public opposition period.
GI registered for 10 years (renewable). Certificate issued with unique GI tag number and authorised producer listing.
Each product receives a unique GI code and QR tag. Buyers verify authenticity instantly through the CGIS platform.
Counterfeit reports submitted through GI Hero Programme trigger structured investigation workflows and escalation paths.
A GI tag is a legal right, not an automatic guarantee. CGIS requires product-level verification against the SKC Survey Registry — because rights without enforcement protect no one. This is not commerce first. This is protection first, so commerce can remain honest.
A GI tag confirms that a craft category is legally registered under the GI Act 1999 with documented origin specifications. It does not automatically confirm that any individual product was made by an authorised artisan — product-level verification is required.
A verified GI code confirms that a specific product was checked against the SKC Survey Registry and matched to an authorised producer record. It is the only confirmation that an individual item is genuinely GI-certified — not the presence of a logo or certificate alone.
A Verified Entity listing confirms that a cooperative or business is legally registered to use GI marks. It does not confirm that every individual product they sell is authentic — product-level verification remains the buyer's essential final step.
CGIS serves anyone whose decisions depend on verified GI origin.
Protect. Verify. Preserve. Heritage guaranteed — one verified product at a time.
