Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a headlines on India’s artisan heritage through gifts selected for global leaders during his three nations visit.
The Prime Minister captured his official visit on Sunday (June 15) and made his first stop in Cyprus.
After concluding his journey, he left for Canada, where he attended the 51st G7 Summit in Kananskis, Alberta on Tuesday (June 17).
He held significant bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Kir Stmper, Italian PM Georgia Meloni, Australian PM Anthony Albani, South African President Cyril Ramfosa, Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, Brazilian President Lula Dr. Silva, President of European Union and President of European Council.
He held meetings with Mexican President Claudia Shinbaum and Korean PM Lee J-Mung for the first time.
The last stage of his visit took PM Modi to Croatia, marking a milestone as a first visit by an Indian Prime Minister.
Here is a list of goods that PM Modi has gifted to global leaders:
– Chairman of Kashmiri Silk Carpet Cyprus, Nicos Christodaulides
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Showing two-tone effects, carpet performance displays the craftsmanship of Kashmir.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Cyprus President Nicos Christodaulides a Kashmiri silk carpet.
It features traditional vine and geometric motifs, in dark red with special piece, fan and red borders. This prized two-tone effect shows, appears … pic.twitter.com/nequequequeQ8Ptm
– Annie (@ani) June 16, 2025
– Silver Clutch Purse to Cyprus’s first woman, Philip Karsera
The best silver clutch, a mixture of traditional artwork and modern design, is from Andhra Pradesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a silver clutch purse to the first woman of Cyprus, Philip Karsera.
This beautiful silver clutch purse of Andhra Pradesh combines traditional metal work with modern style. Using Repousé technology, it has detailed floral designs … pic.twitter.com/irbu9gnexc
– Annie (@ani) June 16, 2025
– Brass Bodhi Tree to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Sculpture from Bihar has spiritual significance because it shows Bodhi tree where Gautama Buddha found enlightenment in Bodh Gaya.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, which was a brass Bodhi tree during a visit to Canada to attend the G7 Summit.
This brass from Bihar is a beautiful and meaningful piece of sculpture art of Bodhi tree. Brass made by hand, it shows the holy Bodhi tree … pic.twitter.com/ModyrgckZZ
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
– Warli painting to the President of Mexico, Claudia Shinbaum Pardo
From the Warali community of Maharashtra, this traditional tribal art is an expression of Indian folk heritage.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Mexico President Claudia Shinbam Pardo, who is a warli painting during his visit to Canada to attend the G7 Summit.
Warli painting is a traditional tribal art of the Warali community in Maharashtra, India. This is one of the oldest and simplest forms … pic.twitter.com/qver86vaqt
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
– Silver Philigry Work Clutch Purses to Canadian Governor General, Mary Simon
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A timeless piece of Odisha shows the famous traditional craft of the secondary region called Tarakasi.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, a silver Philigry Work Clutch Purses during his visit to attend the G7 summit.
From Cuttack, Odisha, this beautiful silver Philigry Clutch Purse shows the famous traditional craft of the region called Tarakasi. Made… pic.twitter.com/8USCT6L4VV
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
– Alberta works for Silver Carving with Aboni Wood Fake Work Box for the premiere of Daniel Smith
The presentation box is made from dark Indian ebony wood and is from Rajasthan.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Daniel Smith, Premier, Alberta’s premiere, during his visit to attend the G7 Summit, gifted an ebony wood fake work box with silver carving work.
This elegant presentation box is made from Dark Indian Ebony Wood and comes from Rajasthan. It has wide silver … pic.twitter.com/7g3QA4AOSF
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
– Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Papir Mache box with gold leaf work for Salma Lakhani
Papir-Mache box is from Jammu and Kashmir, which shows complex carvings of wide designs such as flowers, chinner leaves, birds and beautiful ideas.
PM Narendra Modi gifted Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani, which was a papir mache box with gold leaf work during his Canada visit to attend the G7 Summit.
This Papir-Machi box of Jammu and Kashmir is a beautiful example of the rich art tradition of the region. Just more than one… pic.twitter.com/d3s5x7xtfu
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
– Dokera Nandi for Emmanuel Macron, President of France, Emmanuel Macron
From Tamil Nadu, Nandi, The Sacred Bull and Lord Shiva’s partner is a mixture of traditional metal crafts and spiritual arts.
PM Narendra Modi gifted French President Emmanuel Macron, who attended the G7 Summit by a Dokra Nandi in Canada during his Canada visit.
This beautiful Dokara Nandi sculpture from Tamil Nadu is a good mix of traditional metal crafts and spiritual arts. Made using the ancient Lost-Vax method,… pic.twitter.com/ndz2ykbemm
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
– Chancellor of Germany to Konark wheel’s sandstone replication, Frederick Merz
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This piece is inspired by the famous Sun Temple in Konark.
PM Narendra Modi gifted German Chancellor Frederick Mars, which was a replica of a sandstone of the Konark wheel during his visit to his Canada to attend the G7 Summit.
This amazing sandstone from Odisha is a beautiful carved piece inspired by the famous Sun Temple in Konark. pic.twitter.com/hacwzbpwhr
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
– Kolhapuri Silver Pot Australia Prime Minister, Anthony Albanis
Complex designs attract attention to Kolhapur in Maharashtra, known for the rich tradition of silver craftsmanship.
PM Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit during his visit to Canada during the Anthony Albanis, the Prime Minister of Australia, a Kolhapuri Silver Pot.
This beautiful Kolhapuri Silver Pot comes from Kolhapur in Maharashtra, which is known for the rich tradition of silver craftsmanship. , pic.twitter.com/97r1rqfsor
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
– Sugarcane and bamboo boat with a goose statue for Luiz Eneasio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil
The handmade piece from Meghalaya is made from natural ingredients such as sugarcane and bamboo.
PM Narendra Modi gifted a swan and bamboo boat to Luiz Eneasio Lula Da Silva with a swan and bamboo boat during his visit to Canada to attend the G7 Summit.
This sugarcane and bamboo boat with the idol of Hans is a beautiful handmade craft from Meghalaya, which is a state in the Northeast … pic.twitter.com/qvydow53ml
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
– South African President Cyril Ramfosa from Brass Dokra horse
This piece is from Chhattisgarh and is a handmade artwork made using an ancient metal casting method called Lost-Vax technique.
PM Narendra Modi gifted South African President Cyril Ramposa to a brass Dokra horse, which was during his Canada visit to attend the Canadian summit.
This brass dora horse from Chhattisgarh is a handmade artwork made using an ancient metal casting method called Lost-Vax technology. Made… pic.twitter.com/zuxamuubtu
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
-Shek Korean President Lee J-Mung to Madhubani painting
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Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila Art, is a famous traditional art form of Bihar.
PM Narendra Modi gifted South Korean President Lee J-Mung during his visit to Canada to attend the G7 Summit.
Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila Art, is a famous traditional art form from Bihar, India. This is done by most women and passes … pic.twitter.com/ic1dpis1jq
– Annie (@ani) June 19, 2025
– Croatian Prime Minister Andrez Plankovic to Silver Candlestand
The handmade silver candlestand is from Rajasthan and has detailed floral and geometric designs created using old-old engraving techniques.
– Pattachitra Painting to Croatia President Joran Milanovic
Work is a traditional art form of Odisha.
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