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In Pics: PM Modi presents India’s artistic legacy to world leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who concluded his three-nation tour, showcased a gesture of cultural diplomacy during his visits to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia.

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Edited By: Arushi Jaiswal @JaiswalArushi
Updated: June 19, 2025 15:01 IST
From Odisha's intricate Pattachitra painting to a handcrafted silver candle stand from Rajasthan, these gifts presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to world leaders highlighted India's rich artistic legacy.
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From Odisha's intricate Pattachitra painting to a handcrafted silver candle stand from Rajasthan, these gifts presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to world leaders highlighted India's rich artistic legacy.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Canadian PM Mark Carney 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. Made by hand from brass, it shows the sacred Bodhi tree where Buddha found enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. The detailed leaves and branches show the skill and care of the local artisans. In Buddhism, the Bodhi tree stands for wisdom, peace, and spiritual awakening. This sculpture, with its shiny finish and strong design, is perfect for meditation corners, study rooms, or peaceful spaces at home.
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PM Narendra Modi gifted Canadian PM Mark Carney 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. Made by hand from brass, it shows the sacred Bodhi tree where Buddha found enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. The detailed leaves and branches show the skill and care of the local artisans. In Buddhism, the Bodhi tree stands for wisdom, peace, and spiritual awakening. This sculpture, with its shiny finish and strong design, is perfect for meditation corners, study rooms, or peaceful spaces at home.
The Prime Minister presented a Silver Filigree Work Clutch Purse to Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, 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. Made by hand, it uses very fine silver wires twisted and shaped into delicate, lace-like designs. This art form is over 500 years old and was once supported by kings, influenced by Mughal and temple art.
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The Prime Minister presented a Silver Filigree Work Clutch Purse to Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, 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. Made by hand, it uses very fine silver wires twisted and shaped into delicate, lace-like designs. This art form is over 500 years old and was once supported by kings, influenced by Mughal and temple art.
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PM 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. It features detailed silver inlay work and a colourful hand-painted peacock on the lid. The box is hand-carved by skilled artisans using a traditional jali design, inspired by famous Indian monuments. The silver inlay, known as Nakkashi, is a centuries-old craft where silver sheets are carefully shaped and added by hand.
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PM 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. It features detailed silver inlay work and a colourful hand-painted peacock on the lid. The box is hand-carved by skilled artisans using a traditional jali design, inspired by famous Indian monuments. The silver inlay, known as Nakkashi, is a centuries-old craft where silver sheets are carefully shaped and added by hand.
He 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. More than just a container, it’s a decorative piece that shows the skill and creativity of Kashmiri artisans. The process starts with sakhtsazi, where recycled paper is shaped into a strong box using many layers and drying in the sun. Then comes naqashi, where artists hand-paint the box with detailed designs like flowers, Chinar leaves, birds, and scenic views. Bright colours and touches of gold make the artwork stand out.
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He 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. More than just a container, it’s a decorative piece that shows the skill and creativity of Kashmiri artisans. The process starts with sakhtsazi, where recycled paper is shaped into a strong box using many layers and drying in the sun. Then comes naqashi, where artists hand-paint the box with detailed designs like flowers, Chinar leaves, birds, and scenic views. Bright colours and touches of gold make the artwork stand out.
PM Modi gifted French President Emmanuel Macron 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. Made using the ancient lost-wax method, it shows Nandi—the sacred bull and companion of Lord Shiva, in a detailed and elegant form. The bull’s body has an open lattice design, a signature of Dokra art, and is decorated with fine patterns. A bright red saddle adds a colourful touch to the aged brass look, giving it a rich, ceremonial feel.
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PM Modi gifted French President Emmanuel Macron 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. Made using the ancient lost-wax method, it shows Nandi—the sacred bull and companion of Lord Shiva, in a detailed and elegant form. The bull’s body has an open lattice design, a signature of Dokra art, and is decorated with fine patterns. A bright red saddle adds a colourful touch to the aged brass look, giving it a rich, ceremonial feel.
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Prime Minister Modi gifted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz a Sandstone Replica of the Konark Wheel during the G7 Summit. This stunning Sandstone Konark Wheel replica from Odisha is a beautifully carved piece inspired by the famous Sun Temple at Konark. Made from natural sandstone, it carefully copies the detailed design of the original 13th-century wheel, which is both a sundial and a symbol of time, movement, and the universe. The real Konark Wheel has 24 spokes, often seen as the 24 hours of the day or 12 months of the year, showing the endless cycle of time. This replica includes fine carvings of dancers, gods, and floral patterns, just like the original, showing the skill of Odisha’s traditional artists.
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Prime Minister Modi gifted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz a Sandstone Replica of the Konark Wheel during the G7 Summit. This stunning Sandstone Konark Wheel replica from Odisha is a beautifully carved piece inspired by the famous Sun Temple at Konark. Made from natural sandstone, it carefully copies the detailed design of the original 13th-century wheel, which is both a sundial and a symbol of time, movement, and the universe. The real Konark Wheel has 24 spokes, often seen as the 24 hours of the day or 12 months of the year, showing the endless cycle of time. This replica includes fine carvings of dancers, gods, and floral patterns, just like the original, showing the skill of Odisha’s traditional artists.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Australian PM Anthony Albanese 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. Made from pure silver, the pot is decorated with detailed floral and paisley designs, all hand-engraved by skilled local artisans. The pot also has an ornate lid, showing the perfect mix of beauty and function. Such silver pots were once used in temples and royal homes for holding holy water, offerings, or as decorative pieces during special ceremonies.
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PM Narendra Modi gifted Australian PM Anthony Albanese 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. Made from pure silver, the pot is decorated with detailed floral and paisley designs, all hand-engraved by skilled local artisans. The pot also has an ornate lid, showing the perfect mix of beauty and function. Such silver pots were once used in temples and royal homes for holding holy water, offerings, or as decorative pieces during special ceremonies.
PM gifted a Cane and Bamboo Boat with a Swan Figurine to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 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, a state in northeast India known for its natural beauty and traditional art. Made using natural materials like cane and bamboo, the boat is eco-friendly and tells a story of the region’s culture.
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PM gifted a Cane and Bamboo Boat with a Swan Figurine to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 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, a state in northeast India known for its natural beauty and traditional art. Made using natural materials like cane and bamboo, the boat is eco-friendly and tells a story of the region’s culture.
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. Made by tribal artisans, each piece is unique and shows a mix of traditional and modern styles. In tribal culture, the horse stands for power, loyalty, and devotion. Such figures are often used in rituals as offerings to the gods. The horse is decorated with fine details like twisted wire designs, bells, and harnesses, all made in brass.
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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. Made by tribal artisans, each piece is unique and shows a mix of traditional and modern styles. In tribal culture, the horse stands for power, loyalty, and devotion. Such figures are often used in rituals as offerings to the gods. The horse is decorated with fine details like twisted wire designs, bells, and harnesses, all made in brass.
PM 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. It is mostly done by women and passed down through generations. These colourful paintings were originally made on mud walls during festivals and weddings to seek blessings. Now created on paper, cloth, and canvas, the art is known for bold outlines, bright colours, and detailed designs. Common themes include flowers, animals, gods, and stories from Indian epics. Artists use natural dyes and tools like twigs or fingers, making the art eco-friendly. Madhubani paintings are not just beautiful—they tell stories of love, nature, and devotion, and are now appreciated around the world.
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PM 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. It is mostly done by women and passed down through generations. These colourful paintings were originally made on mud walls during festivals and weddings to seek blessings. Now created on paper, cloth, and canvas, the art is known for bold outlines, bright colours, and detailed designs. Common themes include flowers, animals, gods, and stories from Indian epics. Artists use natural dyes and tools like twigs or fingers, making the art eco-friendly. Madhubani paintings are not just beautiful—they tell stories of love, nature, and devotion, and are now appreciated around the world.
He 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. It is one of the oldest and simplest forms of Indian folk art, using white rice paste on mud walls or backgrounds. Instead of gods or mythological stories, Warli paintings show scenes from everyday life, like farming, fishing, dancing, and village celebrations. The art uses basic shapes like circles, triangles, and squares to create beautiful stories. One common image is the
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He 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. It is one of the oldest and simplest forms of Indian folk art, using white rice paste on mud walls or backgrounds. Instead of gods or mythological stories, Warli paintings show scenes from everyday life, like farming, fishing, dancing, and village celebrations. The art uses basic shapes like circles, triangles, and squares to create beautiful stories. One common image is the "tarpa dance," where people dance in a circle, showing unity and joy. Squares often represent sacred places or the earth goddess.
PM Modi gifted a Silver Candle Stand to Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of Croatia. This silver candle stand from Rajasthan is a beautiful example of the region's traditional metalwork. Handmade by skilled artisans, it features detailed floral and geometric designs created using age-old engraving techniques. Its elegant shape and fine patterns give it a royal and timeless look. Rajasthan, especially cities like Udaipur and Jaipur, is famous for its silver craftsmanship. The designs often take inspiration from palaces and temples.
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PM Modi gifted a Silver Candle Stand to Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of Croatia. This silver candle stand from Rajasthan is a beautiful example of the region's traditional metalwork. Handmade by skilled artisans, it features detailed floral and geometric designs created using age-old engraving techniques. Its elegant shape and fine patterns give it a royal and timeless look. Rajasthan, especially cities like Udaipur and Jaipur, is famous for its silver craftsmanship. The designs often take inspiration from palaces and temples.
He gifted a Pattachitra painting to the President of Croatia, Zoran Milanović. Pattachitra is a beautiful traditional art form from Odisha, known for its detailed and colourful paintings on cloth. The name comes from
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He gifted a Pattachitra painting to the President of Croatia, Zoran Milanović. Pattachitra is a beautiful traditional art form from Odisha, known for its detailed and colourful paintings on cloth. The name comes from "patta" (cloth) and "chitra" (picture). These artworks usually show stories from Indian mythology, especially about Lord Krishna and the Jagannath tradition. Artists use natural colours and handmade brushes to create bold lines and detailed scenes.
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