It is learnt that the Goa government is making serious efforts towards securing Geographical Identification (GI) tag for Kunbi saree. This is reportedly being done in order to showcase the Kunbi saree as the pride of Goa at various programmes.
Kunbis are the earliest settlers of the state hence the Kunbi saree has been manufactured even before the Portuguese rule.
Most of the traditional attires of the states are indeed stunning and the people of the state wear it with pride. It is said that among all the states of India, the north eastern state of Assam boasts of a traditional attire that is uniquely beautiful.
In Kerala it is the white saree with golden border while men wear the traditional lungi. The Kashmiris wear clothes which are a delightful fusion of bright colours. Tamil Nadu is famous for its Kanchipuram sarees. Gagras, cholis, salwar kameez, kurtas, etc. are the other traditional attires which are unique in other States.
Traditionally, the Kunbi is a cotton chequered sari in red and white with a sturdy weave. Fashion designers need to come forward and fashion the traditional design of the Kunbi saree cloth in various attractive forms both for women and men. Goans should wear such clothes with pride which will promote the traditional Goan attire.
