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Q54 (IAS/2018) History & Culture › Heritage & Misc Culture › Traditional arts and crafts Official Key

Consider the following pairs : Craft Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls - Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery - Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris - Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

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Your answer: —  Âˇ  Correct: A
Explanation

The correct answer is option A (1 only) because only the first pair is correctly matched.

Uppada Jamdani sarees are part of the craft heritage[2] of Andhra Pradesh, specifically from the East Godavari district[1], not Karnataka as stated in pair 3. Therefore, pair 3 is incorrect.

Sujni embroidery is traditionally associated with Bihar and not Maharashtra, making pair 2 incorrect as well.

Puthukkuli shawls are indeed part of Tamil Nadu's craft heritage, specifically from the Puthukkuli region, making pair 1 the only correct match among the three pairs given.

This question tests the aspirant's knowledge of India's diverse textile and craft traditions and their geographic origins, which is an important topic for understanding India's cultural heritage under the UPSC syllabus.

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  1. [1] https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/andhra-pradesh/uppada-jamdani-sarees
  2. [2] https://www.globalinch.org/craft-category/hand-spinning-khadi/page/13/
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This question exposes the gap between standard NCERTs and the 'GI Tag' regime. While NCERTs mention broad categories, specific names like Puthukkuli or Sujni come from the GI Registry or CCRT lists. It is a 'List-Based' question requiring rote memorization of State-Craft pairs, specifically those in the news for GI status or cultural festivals.

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Is Puthukkuli shawl part of the craft heritage of Tamil Nadu?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > Others > p. 66
Strength: 3/5
“Needlework on cloths, especially on shawls is a speciality of the cottage industry in Kashmir, while Lucknow is famous for needlework on kurtas and appeals. In Tamil Nadu, cracker-making is an important cottage industry which has a great future.”
Why relevant

Identifies shawl needlework as a recognised regional craft in India (example: Kashmir) and contrasts with named cottage industries in Tamil Nadu.

How to extend

A student could use this pattern—shawls are regionally identified—to check whether Puthukkuli is listed as a regional shawl-producing centre (e.g., local craft surveys or GI/handicraft lists for Tamil Nadu).

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > Tamil Nadu > p. 15
Strength: 4/5
“Tamil Nadu has the largest number of cotton mills in the country. It is the third largest producer of cotton textile in the country. The largest number of mills are, however, in the city of Coimbatore which has over 200 small and big factories. Tamil Nadu's mills are however, smaller in size. This state produces about 45% of the total yarn of the country. Chennai, Madurai, Perambur, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, and Tuticorin are the other important cotton textile centres in the state.”
Why relevant

States Tamil Nadu is a major cotton/textile producer with many textile centres (Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Salem, etc.), showing a strong regional textile tradition.

How to extend

Combine this with a map or directory to see if Puthukkuli lies within Tamil Nadu textile districts or near known weaving clusters, which would make shawl production plausible.

History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 5: Evolution of Society in South India > 5.6 Society and Economy > p. 69
Strength: 3/5
“Maduraikanchi speaks about day markets as well as night markets selling several craft goods. Raw materials for the production of various objects and ornaments were not available everywhere. Precious and semi-precious stones were collected, which were exchanged for other commodities. The names of persons mentioned in inscriptions on pottery reveal the presence of non-Tamil speakers, mostly traders, in certain craft centres and towns. Traders from faraway regions were present in the Tamil country. Manimegalai refers to Magadha artisans, Maratha mechanics, Malva smiths and Yavana carpenters working in co-operation with Tamil craftsmen. Trade-related terms such as vanikan, chattan and nigama appear in the Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions.”
Why relevant

Describes the existence of specialised craft centres and the movement of craftsmen and traders into the Tamil country, implying regional craft specialisations develop through trade and local centres.

How to extend

Use this rule to search for historical or contemporary craft centres named Puthukkuli or nearby towns to assess whether shawl weaving emerged there.

THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART I, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Kings, Farmers and Towns > The Malabar coast (present-day Kerala) > p. 44
Strength: 3/5
“Archaeological evidence of a bead-making industry, using precious and semi-precious stones, has been found in Kodumanal (Tamil Nadu). It is likely that local traders brought the stones mentioned in the Periplus from sites such as these to the coastal ports.”
Why relevant

Gives an example of a specialised ancient craft industry (bead-making in Kodumanal, Tamil Nadu), showing that Tamil Nadu has localized craft specializations with archaeological and historical evidence.

How to extend

Extend by checking whether Puthukkuli appears in regional craft histories, archaeological records, or local craft gazetteers as a specialised textile/shawl centre.

History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 1: Early India: From the Beginnings to the Indus Civilisation > Craft Production > p. 11
Strength: 3/5
“Craft production was an important part of the Harappan economy. Bead and ornament making, shell bangle making and metalworking were the major crafts. They made beads and ornaments out of carnelian, jasper, crystal, and steatite, metals like copper, bronze and gold, and shell, faience and terracotta or burnt clay. The beads were made in innumerable designs and decorations. Certain Harappan sites specialised in the production of certain craft materials. The following table presents the major centres of craft production. • Material: Shell; Site or Source: Nageshwar and Balakot • Material: Lapis lazuli; Site or Source: Shortughai • Material: Carnelian; Site or Source: Lothal • Material: Steatite; Site or Source: South Rajasthan • Material: Copper; Site or Source: Rajasthan and Oman”
Why relevant

Emphasises that craft production has been an important economic activity with specialised sites, suggesting modern craft specializations (like shawls) could be regionally identified.

How to extend

A student could apply this general principle to look for documentary evidence (handicraft lists, state board material, GI registrations) linking Puthukkuli to shawl-making in Tamil Nadu.

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