Bhubaneswar: For the second time in a fortnight, Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried an elegant handcrafted silver filigree purse as a gift during his foreign visit, highlighting Odisha’s rich artistic legacy.
The Prime Minister presented a filigree purse, a symbol of India’s traditional craft, to Ghana’s First Lady Lordina Mahama during his visit to the African nation.
The purse, a product of Cuttack’s 500-year-old silver filigree tradition, is meticulously crafted by hand using delicate silver wire into lace-like patterns, reflecting Odisha’s temple-inspired artistry and enduring craftsmanship.
PM Modi, who is on his five-nation tour, presented a beautiful handcrafted silver filigree purse, a renowned Tarakasi craft from Odisha’s Cuttack city, to Ghana President John Mahama’s wife Lordina Mahama.
Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, the purse features delicate floral and vine motifs formed from fine silver wires, combining airy lightness with durability and elegance.
Traditionally used in jewellery, Cuttack’s filigree now adorns modern accessories like this purse, blending heritage with contemporary style.
It symbolises grace, cultural pride, and artisanal mastery, making it a timeless keepsake of Odisha’s rich craft tradition.
Modi arrived in Accra on Wednesday on a state visit to Ghana. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome by President Mahama, including a guard of honour and a 21-gun salute at the airport. He was also conferred with ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’, the country’s national honour.
During his visit, India and Ghana signed multiple pacts to strengthen the bilateral ties.
Earlier on June 19, PM Modi had presented a silver filigree Clutch Purse to Canada’s Governor General, Mary Simon, during the 51st Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Kananaskis.
