Tarakashi is the art of coaxing fine silver wire into gossamer lace, perfected in Cuttack and Karimnagar over four centuries. The filigree's astonishing delicacy makes Cuttack's Durga 'medha' backdrops world-famous.
- Region of origin:
- Odisha
- GI registration:
- Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi / Karimnagar Silver Filigree
- Materials:
- silver
- Techniques:
- filigree (twisted-wire lacework)
- HS code (customs):
- 7113
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About Silver Filigree (Tarakashi)
Tarakashi is the art of coaxing fine silver wire into gossamer lace, perfected in Cuttack and Karimnagar over four centuries. The filigree's astonishing delicacy makes Cuttack's Durga 'medha' backdrops world-famous.
- Region of origin
- Odisha
- GI registration
- Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi / Karimnagar Silver Filigree
- Materials
- silver
- Techniques
- filigree (twisted-wire lacework)
- HS code (customs)
- 7113
How it’s made
filigree (twisted-wire lacework)
The makers
Crafted by Cuttack & Karimnagar silversmiths of Odisha.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi / Karimnagar Silver Filigree”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi / Karimnagar Silver Filigree”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) piece cost?
- Handmade Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) typically ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹1,50,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) piece?
- Keep Silver Filigree (Tarakashi) out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin