Consider the following pairs:
Craft Puthukkuli shawls - Tamil Nadu
Sujni embroidery - Maharashtra
Uppada Jamdani saris - Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? (UPSC Prelims 2018)

Question

The correct answer is [A] 1 only. This question tests your knowledge of traditional Indian textiles and their Geographical Indication (GI) origins.

Puthukkuli Shawls (Pair 1 – Correct): These are traditional embroidered shawls made by the Toda tribe of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu. Locally known as Pukhoor, the embroidery is done by Toda women on white cotton cloth using red and black woolen threads. It has been granted GI status.
Sujni Embroidery (Pair 2 – Incorrect): Sujni (or Sujini) embroidery is a traditional craft from Bihar (specifically the Mithila region), not Maharashtra. It originated as a form of upcycling old saris and dhotis into quilted bedspreads for newborns, using a distinct running stitch to create narrative motifs.
Uppada Jamdani Saris (Pair 3 – Incorrect): These saris belong to Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka. They are woven in the beach town of Uppada in the East Godavari district. They are known for their intricate geometric designs and use of non-mechanical techniques (hand-weaving) to create light, translucent fabrics.

Summary of Correct Origins:

Craft	Correct State	Key Feature
Puthukkuli	Tamil Nadu	Distinctive red and black Toda tribal geometry.
Sujni	Bihar	Narrative quilting and fine running stitches.
Uppada Jamdani	Andhra Pradesh	Silk saris with intricate \"jamdani\" floral/geometric motifs.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

1 only The correct answer is [A] 1 only. This question tests your knowledge of traditional Indian textiles and their Geographical Indication (GI) origins.

Puthukkuli Shawls (Pair 1 – Correct): These are traditional embroidered shawls made by the Toda tribe of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu. Locally known as Pukhoor, the embroidery is done by Toda women on white cotton cloth using red and black woolen threads. It has been granted GI status.
Sujni Embroidery (Pair 2 – Incorrect): Sujni (or Sujini) embroidery is a traditional craft from Bihar (specifically the Mithila region), not Maharashtra. It originated as a form of upcycling old saris and dhotis into quilted bedspreads for newborns, using a distinct running stitch to create narrative motifs.
Uppada Jamdani Saris (Pair 3 – Incorrect): These saris belong to Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka. They are woven in the beach town of Uppada in the East Godavari district. They are known for their intricate geometric designs and use of non-mechanical techniques (hand-weaving) to create light, translucent fabrics.

Summary of Correct Origins:

Craft	Correct State	Key Feature
Puthukkuli	Tamil Nadu	Distinctive red and black Toda tribal geometry.
Sujni	Bihar	Narrative quilting and fine running stitches.
Uppada Jamdani	Andhra Pradesh	Silk saris with intricate \"jamdani\" floral/geometric motifs.

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