E. I. Leather Explained

East India Leather is an Indian vegetable-tanned leather produced by the tanneries in Trichy and Dindigul in Tamil Nadu.[1] [2] [3]

History

E. I. Leather has been there in the region since 1856, under the British Raj. The tannery unit based on the EI technique, after the East India Company, popularised the technique in this region to cater to the British Army.

Geographical indication rights

E. I. Leather received Intellectual Property Rights Protection or Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2008.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EI leather approved, registered as exclusive geographical product. https://web.archive.org/web/20080715183230/http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/12/stories/2008071261770600.htm. dead. 2008-07-15. The Hindu. 2008-07-12.
  2. Web site: Need to explore niche markets for EI leather. Joseph Vackayil. The Financial Express.
  3. Web site: TN tanners demand abolition of duty on leather exports. https://archive.today/20130216005016/http://www.expressindia.com/fe/daily/20001125/fco25008.html. dead. 16 February 2013.
  4. News: East India leather gets GI tag. BS Reporter. Business Standard India . 24 July 2008.
  5. Web site: Only 9 products have got GI status so far. The Hindu Business Line. 20 July 2008 .

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