IN PICS | Here Is What PM Modi Gifted To Leaders Of Nordic Countries During His Europe Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a three-day trip to Europe. PM Modi gifted a Silver Meenakari Bird figure from Varanasi to Crown Princess of Denmark, Mary. The art of silver enameling practiced in Varanasi is almost 500 years old. The art has its roots in Persian art of Meenakari. (Image: Twitter/ANI)/
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View In AppPM gifted a Dokra boat from Chattisgarh to Crown Prince Fredrik of Denmark. Dokra is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used. (Image: Twitter/ANI)
PM gifted a Rogan painting from Gujarat to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. Rogan painting is art of cloth printing practiced in Kutch, Gujarat. In this craft, paint made from boiled oil and vegetable dyes is laid down on fabric using either a metal block (printing) or a stylus (painting). (Image: Twitter/ANI)
PM gifted Dhaal with Koftgiri art from Rajasthan to PM of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre. Tarkashi (Koftgiri) on metal is a traditional art of Rajasthan in India as a means of decorating Arms and Armour. (Image: Twitter/ANI)
PM gifted a Brass Tree of Life from Rajasthan to PM of Finland, Sanna Marin. The Tree of Life symbolizes development and growth of life. The branches of a tree grow and develop upwards and contain various life forms representing inclusiveness. (Image: Twitter/ANI)
PM gifted a Pashmina stole in a Papier Mache box from J&K to PM of Sweden, Magdalena Andersson. Kashmiri Pashmina Stoles have been treasured for their rare material, exquisite craftsmanship & reminiscent designs since time immemorial. (Image: Twitter/ANI)
PM gifted a wall hanging with Kutch embroidery to PM of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. Kutch Embroidery is a handicraft & textile signature art tradition of tribal community of Kutch, Gujarat. This with its rich designs has made a notable contribution to Indian embroidery traditions. (Image: Twitter/ANI)