Preserving The Legacy Of West Bengal's Conch Shell Craftsmanship For Future Generations: A Necessity Of GI
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Indranil Chakrabarty, Department of Law, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
ABSTRACT
A distinctive cultural legacy that has been carried down throughout generations of artists is West Bengal's conch shell craft. But the craft is up against a number of obstacles, including as the loss of conventional expertise, competition from low-quality imitators, and a lack of protection. In this research paper we go over the importance of Geographical Indications (GI) in maintaining the conch shell craft as well as its part in conserving the cultural heritage of the trade.
And in this research paper we also look at the craft's history, cultural value, technical aspects, economic implications, as well as the present difficulties faced by the artists. We also look at the government of West Bengal's initiatives to promote the art and the potential advantages of GI for local businesses and artists. Additionally, we address many strategies that might support GI efforts to preserve the conch shell craft, including increasing capacity, marketing and branding, defending intellectual property rights, development and research, and partnerships. As a conclusion, we contend that GI is an essential instrument for safeguarding the distinctive character and history of the Conch Shell Craft and that a multifaceted strategy is required to assure its survival for foreseeable future.
Keywords: Geographical Indications, Cultural Significance, Conch shell crafts, Shankhakars, Artisans.
