PM Narendra Modi turned his state visit to Ghana into a celebration of India’s artisanal mastery, presenting four meticulously crafted gifts that showcased the country’s diverse cultural traditions.
Prime Minister Modi presented President John Dramani Mahama with an exquisite pair of Bidriware flower vases from Bidar, Karnataka.
Artisans cast the zinc‑copper alloy, engraved graceful floral patterns, and applied the centuries‑old oxidation process that gives Bidriware its signature jet‑black sheen and shimmering silver inlay.
For the President’s spouse, the Prime Minister chose a Silver Filigree Purse crafted in Cuttack, Odisha, home of the 500‑year‑old Tarakasi tradition.
Craftspeople drew hair‑thin silver wires into airy floral and vine motifs, marrying lightness with strength.
The elegant accessory, rooted in jewellery‑making, highlighted India’s ability to blend heritage with contemporary design.
Prime Minister Modi gifted Vice President Kwesi Amissah‑Arthur a Kashmiri Pashmina Shawl woven from the fine undercoat of the Changthangi goat.
Master weavers hand‑spun, wove, and embroidered the wrap with classic paisley and floral patterns, a process that can consume weeks.
Renowned for warmth and feather‑light softness, the Pashmina embodied India’s textile legacy and the artistry of the Kashmir Valley.
The Speaker received a Miniature Elephant Ambawari from West Bengal, crafted from ethical synthetic ivory.
Artisans chiselled ornate floral details and an imperial canopy, echoing the royal processions in which elephants once bore Indian nobility.
Encased in a protective display box, the piece celebrated India’s regal pageantry and fine craftsmanship.
Each gift symbolised India’s rich artistry, strengthening India-Ghana ties and supporting local artisans.
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