In pics: PM Modi's gifts for world leaders at G7 meet
A piece of pure silver for Biden
US President Joe Biden was gifted a Gulabi Meenakari brooch by PM Modi, made of pure silver moulded into a base form. The chosen design for the brooch is a GI tagged art-form of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and is embossed in the metal. The cufflink made for Biden were paired with a matching brooch for Jill Biden, the First Lady.
Hand-crafted gifts
A hand-knitted silk carpet from Kashmir was gifted to Canadian President Justin Trudeau. The Kashmiri silk carpets are famous worldwide for their softness, and beautiful craftsmanship.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was gifted a Ramayana Themed Dokra Art which is a non–ferrous metal casting art that has been used in India for more than 4,000 years.
The Zari Zardozi box
PM Modi gifted a carrier box, known as the Zari Zardozi box, hand-crafted in Lucknow to French President Emmanuel Macron. The box contained several items like Attar Mitti which is a unique attar produced in UP's Kannauj along with Jasmine Oil, Attar Shamama, Attar Gulab, Exotic Musk, and even Garam Masala.
Hand embroidered on khadi silk and satin tissue in the three colours of the French National Flag, the origin of the box dates back to the French Revolution.
A gift from the 'brass city' of India
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was gifted a Metal Marodi carving matka by PM Modi. The Matka is essentially a nickel coated brass vessel engraved by hand from Moradabad, also known as the Peetal Nagari or “brass city” of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Specialised gifts for all leaders
Prime Minister Modi gifted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Black Pottery pieces from Nizamabad, India and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson recieved hand painted platinum tea set made Bulandhshahr district of Uttar Pradesh.
Several other World leaders also recieved specialized items from PM Modi such as Moonj baskets, cotton durries and Lacquerware Ram Durbar.
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