Adding a artistic touch to his politic visit to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi blessed distinct pieces of Indian artificer to French President Emmanuel Macron, his woman
Brigitte Macron, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet, and President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher. The gifts encompassed the rich heritage of Indian fabrics, art, and artificer.
To President Macron, PM Modi presented a unique replica of a sitar, drafted entirely from sandalwood. The sandalwood figure, an ancient craft rehearsed for centuries in Southern India, depicted images of Goddess Saraswati holding a Sitar and Lord Ganesha, accompanied by illustrations of peacocks, India’s public raspberry. The piece encapsulates an array of motifs from Indian culture.
First Lady Brigitte Macron entered a Pochampally silk ikat saree, housed in a ornamental sandalwood box. The saree originates from Pochampally in Telangana, India, and is known for its vibrant colours and intricate designs. The sandalwood box, in turn, is adorned with detailed busts depicting traditional motifs and scenes from history.
Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne was blessed a table adorned with’ Marble Inlay Work’. Known for its seductive art, marble inlay work uses high- quality marble from Makrana, Rajasthan, andsemi-precious monuments sourced from colorful corridor of India. The monuments are precisely cut, engraved, and set into the marble to produce a beautiful, various piece of art.
Yael Braun-Pivet, the President of the French National Assembly, entered a hand-knitted silk Kashmiri carpet, famed encyclopedically for its wimpiness and intricate artificer. These carpets, woven with elaborate patterns, parade a fascinating trait of appearing in different colours when viewed from varying angles, enhancing their cultural appeal.
Incipiently, Gerard Larcher, President of the French Senate, was presented with a sandalwood hand- sculpted giant figure. The giant, emblematizing wisdom, strength, and good fortune in Indian culture, is a beautiful reflection of the harmony between nature, culture, and art.
Each of these gifts serves as an hallmark of India’s rich heritage, signifying the different artistic ties that bind the nations, government sources said. PM Modi was fete during France’s Bastille Day fests on Friday, which took place under tight security two weeks after screams swept the country. PM Modi began a two- day visit to Paris on Thursday.
