During his visit, PM Modi gave the leaders of France a sandalwood sitar, silk fabric, a marble table, a silk carpet, and a sandalwood elephant figurine.
During his two-day official visit to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi served as the Guest of Honor for the French National Day celebration known as the Bastille Day parade. PM Modi also went to a lunch in Paris hosted by Yal Braun-Pivet, the President of the French National Assembly.
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1. Sandalwood Sitar for Emmanuel Macron, the President of France
An extraordinary reproduction of the Sitar (Veena), an instrument, created from unadulterated sandalwood. Goddess Saraswati, a representation of knowledge and music, and Lord Ganesha, a representation of wisdom and obstacle remover, are carved into this exquisite piece. It demonstrates the ancient practice of sandalwood carving in Southern India. The piece is shown with peacocks – the public bird of India and adorned with multifaceted carvings that mirror the bunch themes from Indian culture.
2. Pochampally Ikat in a Sandalwood Box for the President’s Wife, Brigitte Macron
A Pochampally silk ikat fabric, renowned for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, was presented by PM Modi. This fabric is a representation of India’s rich textile heritage and comes from the town of Pochampally in Telangana. It was carefully introduced in a brightening sandalwood box, exhibiting the craftsmanship and sweet-smelling characteristics of sandalwood.
3. Marble trim turn out table for Élisabeth Borne, Head of the state of France
A shocking marble table displaying the craft of ‘Marble Trim Work.’ This intricate art involves cutting and engraving semiprecious stones onto marble from Makrana, Rajasthan, which is famous for its high-quality marble. The table elements little bits of semi-valuable stones painstakingly positioned into grooves, bringing about a delightful and brilliant work of art.
4. Hand-sewed Silk Kashmiri floor covering for Yaël Braun-Pivet, Leader of French Public Gathering
PM Modi introduced a delicate hand-weaved silk cover from Kashmir. Known overall for its multifaceted hitched subtleties and charming tones, the floor covering has an exceptional quality of showing various conceals when seen from different points. Frequently the varieties will generally have a constantly variety in conceals that appear to bestow a deception of survey two rugs rather than the real one rug.
5. Sandalwood Hand-cut Elephant Ambavari for Gerard Larcher, Leader of French Senate
PM Modi gifted an ornamental elephant doll fastidiously cut from unadulterated sandalwood. These dolls represent shrewdness, strength, and favorable luck, holding a unique spot in Indian culture. They serve as a reminder of the harmonious relationship that exists between art, culture, and the natural world.
