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Prime Minister Narendra has gifted a handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and a silver clutch purse crafted in Andhra Pradesh during his visit to the country.<\/p>\n
PM Modi makes it a point to present gifts showcasing India’s rich and diverse traditions to foreign dignitaries.<\/p>\n
Officials said the handmade silk carpet is a masterpiece of India’s cultural and artistic heritage, created by skilled artisans in the Kashmir valley using centuries-old hand-knotting techniques.<\/p>\n
Made from pure mulberry silk and dyed with natural colours, these carpets feature intricate designs inspired by the region’s natural beauty — lakes, chinar trees and floral patterns.<\/p>\n
Known for their high knot density and luminous finish, they are treasured as heirlooms and symbols of prestige, tradition, and craftsmanship, they said.<\/p>\n
The particular piece, in deep red with fawn and red borders, features traditional vine and geometric motifs, they said.<\/p>\n
It showcases the prized two-tone effect, appearing to change colours based on the viewing angle and lighting creating an illusion of two different carpets in one, they added.<\/p>\n
The silver clutch purse, combining traditional metal work with modern style, has been made using the repousse technique, having expansive floral designs inspired by temple and royal art.<\/p>\n
The officials said a semi-precious stone in the centre adds a touch of elegance and its curved shape, fancy handle and decorated edges give it a royal look.<\/p>\n
Once used mainly for special occasions, this purse is now a stylish accessory or a collector’s item, showing off India’s rich craft tradition in a modern way, the officials said.<\/p>\n\n
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra has gifted a handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and a silver clutch purse crafted in Andhra Pradesh during his visit to the country. PM Modi makes it a point to present gifts showcasing India’s rich and diverse traditions to foreign dignitaries. Officials said the handmade silk […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11698,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-jammuandkashmir","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n