Bringing to the world the beauty and intricacies of Indian craftsmanship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts to world leaders attending the G7 Summit, which took place in Kananaskis, Canada, earlier this week.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a Dokra Nandi to French President Emmanuel Macron, a sandstone replica of the Konark wheel to the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz and a Kolhapuri silver pot to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, a Brass Bodhi Tree during his visit to Canada to attend the G7 Summit. This Brass Bodhi Tree sculpture from Bihar is a beautiful and meaningful piece of art.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, a Silver Filigree Work Clutch Purse during his visit to attend the G7 Summit. This beautiful Silver Filigree Clutch Purse from Cuttack, Odisha, showcases the region’s famous traditional craft called Tarakasi.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, an Ebony Wood Jali Work Box with Silver Nakkashi Work during his visit to attend the G7 Summit. This elegant presentation box is made from dark Indian ebony wood and comes from Rajasthan.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, a Papier Mache Box with Gold Leaf Work during his Canada visit to attend the G7 Summit. This Papier-mâché box from Jammu and Kashmir is a beautiful example of the region’s rich art tradition.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Emmanuel Macron, President of France, a Dokra Nandi during his Canada visit to attend the G7 Summit. This beautiful Dokra Nandi sculpture from Tamil Nadu is a fine mix of traditional metal craft and spiritual art.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, a Sandstone Replica of Konark Wheel during his Canada visit to attend the G7 Summit. This stunning Sandstone Konark Wheel replica from Odisha is a beautifully carved piece inspired by the famous Sun Temple at Konark.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, a Kolhapuri Silver Pot during his Canada visit to attend the G7 Summit. This beautiful Kolhapuri Silver Pot comes from Kolhapur in Maharashtra, a place known for its rich tradition of silver craftsmanship.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, a Cane and Bamboo Boat with a Swan Figurine during his Canada visit to attend the G7 Summit. This Cane and Bamboo Boat with a Swan Figurine is a beautiful handmade craft from Meghalaya.
PM Narendra Modi gifted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa a Brass Dokra Horse during his Canada visit to attend the G7 Summit. This Brass Dokra Horse from Chhattisgarh is a handmade artwork created using an ancient metal casting method called the lost-wax technique.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Lee Jae-myung, President of South Korea, a Madhubani Painting during his visit to Canada to attend the G7 Summit. Madhubani Painting, also called Mithila Art, is a famous traditional art form from Bihar, India.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of Mexico, a Warli Painting during his visit to Canada to attend the G7 Summit. Warli Painting is a traditional tribal art from the Warli community in Maharashtra, India.