Ghazipur's Paharpur Kalan: Jute Wall Hangings Art Thrives, Empowering Artisans

• Paharpur Kalan, Ghazipur, is renowned for its handmade jute wall hangings, a skill passed down generations and recognized with a GI tag (GI No. 314) in 2018.
• Israil Ansari started this art 50 years ago, creating unique moon and sun designs from jute threads, and later taught the skill to the entire village.
• The handicraft is entirely handmade, using bleached and naturally dyed jute, woven on traditional pit-looms, with intricate embroidery and finishing.
• These wall hangings are sold at fairs in major cities and promoted internationally under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, priced from ₹500 to ₹10,000.
• Digitalization, through social media and online platforms, has boosted sales by 10%, providing sustainable employment and income for artisans, including many women.

Why It Matters: Paharpur Kalan's jute wall hangings, a GI-tagged art, empower local artisans through tradition and digitalization.