New Delhi: Whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels abroad on state visits, he makes it a point to take well-thought gifts for foreign leaders.
His recent visit to Slovakia and France was no different.
This time, the Indian PM selected his gifts from a range of traditional artworks, handwoven textiles, tribal handicrafts and classical Ayurvedic texts, reflecting India’s heritage and craftsmanship.
For Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini, PM Modi chose a Brass Dokra Antelope set that showcases India’s ancient Dokra metal-casting tradition practised for centuries by tribal artisans of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.
President Pellegrini was also gifted Thewa motif cufflinks from Rajasthan, a Himroo silk tie and pocket square set from Aurangabad.
Gift given by PM Modi to President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini | Handcrafted Thewa Motif Cufflinks:
The Handcrafted Thewa Motif Cufflinks showcase the traditional jewellery craft of Pratapgarh. Made using the rare Thewa technique, they feature finely engraved gold sheets fused… pic.twitter.com/E09YuKseae
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico received a Kashmiri hand-knotted silk carpet, while Slovak Parliament Speaker Richard Raši was presented Thekua, a traditional sweet associated with Chhath festival in Bihar and Jharkhand, and also copies of Sushruta Samhita and Charaka Samhita, two foundational texts of Ayurveda.
Gift given by PM Modi to PM of Slovakia Robert Fico | Kashmiri Silk Carpet: The Kashmiri Silk Carpet is a prestigious hand-knotted craft from the Kashmir Valley, especially the Srinagar region. Crafted from high-quality natural silk, it is known for its intricate floral, paisley,… pic.twitter.com/AbqBz51Dib
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As for French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi presented a handcrafted Kalamkari painting from Andhra Pradesh depicting scenes from Mahabharata.
Gift given by PM Narendra Modi to French President Emmanuel Macron | Kalamkari Mahabharata Painting:
This hand-crafted Kalamkari painting from Andhra Pradesh showcases India’s rich artistic heritage and took nearly six months to complete. Created using traditional pen-drawing… pic.twitter.com/RBcLZvLncG
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Modi picked a Pochampally silk stole from Telangana for France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron.
Gift given by PM Narendra Modi to Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron | Pochampally Silk Stole: The Pochampally Silk Stole is a handwoven textile from Telangana, made using the traditional Ikat resist-dyeing technique. Known for its intricate geometric and… pic.twitter.com/3EqeXGDrok
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