Puneri Pagadi
The Puneri Pagadi is a distinctive style of turban, which is considered as a symbol of pride and honor in the city of Pune.[1] It was introduced two centuries ago.[2] Though it is a symbol of honour, the use of the pagadi has changed over the years and now it is also used on traditional days in colleges.[3] To preserve the identity of the pagadi, there were demands from the locals to grant it a Geographical Indication (GI) status.[3] Their demand was fulfilled and the pagadi became an intellectual property on 4 September 2009.[1][3][4][5]
History
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The Puneri-style pagadi was introduced in the 19th century by Mahadev Govind Ranade, a social reformer. Later, it was worn by many leaders like Lokmanya Tilak, J.S. Karandikar, D.D. Sathye, Dr. Vitthalrao Gade, Tatyasaheb Kelkar and Datto Vaman Potdar.[2] The pagadi became more popular in 1973 after the Marathi play, Ghashiram Kotwal.[3]
Usage
[edit]The pagadi is used mostly on special occasions like wedding ceremonies and traditional days in schools and colleges. Youngsters wear it while performing the gondhal art form. The pagadi, being a symbol of honour, is also used as a souvenir. It also finds usage in period films and theatres.[3]
Granting of intellectual property right
[edit]The 10-membered Shree Puneri Pagadi Sangh had applied before the Geographical Indication Registry to get a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the pagadi.[3] Great Mission Group Consultancy, which promotes intellectual property rights filed the application on behalf of them.[2] The aim was to make the pagadi recognizable, preserve its identity and also that of the Puneri culture. Consequently, on 4 September 2009, the Geographical Indication status was given to the headgear and the pagadi became the official cultural identity of Pune.[1][3][4][5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Indian association seeks IPR for 'Puneri Pagadi'". Business Standard India. Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 7 April 2009. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Turban legend: Puneri Pagadi may soon get intellectual property tag". Mid-day. 6 April 2009. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shruti Nambiar (2 August 2011). "The Pagadi Unravelled". The Indian Express. pp. 1–2. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- 1 2 "Puneri Pagdi obtains geographical indication status". OneIndia News. 3 January 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- 1 2 Chandran Iyer (22 September 2009). "Puneri Pagadi gets pride of place". Mid Day. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
