Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently brought unique gifts that showcased India’s rich cultural heritage during his visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. Read on to check the complete list of gifts and from where they belong.
Gifts given to different leaders by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo credit: X/ANI)
New Delhi: Every corner of India speaks about heritage and its history. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana, carried with him unique gifts from all over the world. The gifts belonged from Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and Ladakh.
In this article, let us look at the gifts and what these gifts describe about the Indian heritage and culture.
List of gifts
Maharashtra
- Silofar Panchamrit Kalash (Pot) (given to the President of Nigeria): The Silofar Panchamrit Kalash is a beautiful example of traditional art from Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Silofar Panchamrit Kalash
- Warli paintings (given to the President of Brazil and as part of the customised gift hamper given to leaders of CARICOM countries): Warli Paintings are a type of tribal art from the Warli tribe in Maharashtra. This tribe mainly lives in the Dahanu, Talasari, and Palghar areas.
Warli painting
- Natural Rough Amethyst with Silver Camel Head on Top (given to the Prime Minister of Australia).
Natural Rough Amethyst with Silver Camel Head on Top
- Hand-carved silver chess set with traditional design (given to the Prime Minister of Portugal).
Hand-carved silver chess set
- Exquisite Silver Candle Stand (given to the Prime Minister of Italy).
Silver Candle Stand
- Hand Engraved Silver Fruit Bowl featuring intricate depictions of a peacock and a tree (given to the Secretary General of CARICOM)
Andhra Pradesh
- A Silver Clutch Purse (given to the Spouse of the President of Brazil): The purse has semi-precious stones and features detailed floral designs.
Silver Clutch Purse
- Araku Coffee (given to leaders of CARICOM countries in a customised gift hamper): The coffee is grown by the indigenous communities in the Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh.
Jharkhand
- Sohrai painting (given to the Vice President of Nigeria): The Sohrai Painting belongs to Hazaribagh. It depictsure. It reflects how tribal people reflect and their respect for a while.
Sohrai painting
- Khovar Painting (given to the President of Indonesia): The Khovar painting represents the cultural diversity of Jharkhand. This art comes from the tribal areas of Jharkhand and is a traditional form of creativity.
Jammu and Kashmir
- Papier-mâché gold work vases (given to the Prime Minister of the UK)
Papier-mâché gold work vases
- Pashmina Shawl in Papier Mache Box (given to the First Lady of Guyana)
- Kashmiri Saffron (given to leaders of CARICOM Countries in a customised gift hamper)
Rajasthan
- Silver Photo Frame with Floral Work (given to the President of Argentina): This Silver Photo Frame, with its detailed metalwork and traditional designs, shows the state’s rich heritage.
- Marble Inlay Work (given to the Prime Minister of Norway): It is known as ‘Pietra Dura’ and has a base marble sourced from Makrana, Rajasthan.
Marble Inlay work Table with Stand
- Gold Work Wooden Raj Sawari figurine (given to the Prime Minister of Guyana): The figurine is a beautiful example of traditional Indian craft. It features detailed goldwork and finely carved wood.
Other States
Finely Fretted and Engraved Silver and Rosewood Ceremonial Photo Frame (given to the President of Chile): This gift belongs to Uttar Pradesh.
Wooden toy train (given to the younger son of the President of Guyana): This is a signature product from Channapatnaa, a small town in Karnataka.
Thanjavur Painting (given to the President of France): This painting belongs to Tamil Nadu.
Thanjavur painting
Madhubani painting (given to the President of Guyana): Mithila painting is a traditional art form from the Mithila region of Bihar.
Madhubani painting
A rare and exquisitely crafted pure silver filigree boat (given to the Vice President of Guyana): The gift shows the beautiful silver filigree art made in Cuttack, Odisha, for centuries.
Ladakhi kettle (given to the Speaker of the National Assembly of Guyana): The kettle gifted is adorned with semi-precious stones. The gift is from Ladakh.
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