Modi's 'Gift Diplomacy' Highlights India's Rich Heritage in France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for the US after concluding his two-day visit to France. There is once again a lot of discussion of his 'gift diplomacy' in the European country. In this way, he tries to connect the people of other countries with Indian culture and crafts. He gave special gifts to French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. He also met U.S. Vice President J.D. Narasimha Rao. During the meeting with Vance, he also gave gifts to his children.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted French President Emmanuel Macron a Dokra artwork which has two statues of women playing musical instruments. The iconic Dokra art is a major metal-casting tradition of Chhattisgarh, which is made using ancient wax techniques. The artwork depicts traditional musicians playing instruments, highlighting the cultural significance of music. Made of brass and copper, this artwork has intricate workmanship, reflecting the deep skill and dedication of the artisans. Apart from the décor, this Dokra artwork is a symbol of India's rich cultural heritage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted the First Lady of France a beautiful table mirror with silver work on it. This exquisite silver hand-engineered table mirror from Rajasthan showcases exquisite craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Its silver frame depicts flowers and peacocks, which symbolize beauty-nature. Polished on it for a brilliant shine, this table mirror reflects the rich tradition of Rajasthan's metallurgy. He had taken a wooden railway toy set for his son Vivek Vance. The toy has been crafted from wood and painted with eco-friendly botanical dyes.