Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted US President Joe Biden a silver train model made by master artisans from Maharashtra and First Lady Jill Biden a Pashmina shawl in a papier mache box.
Modi gifted Biden an antique silver hand-engraved train model.
Details
Significance
Biden a Train Lover
For the First Lady, Modi picked a pashmina shawl in a papier mache box.
Origin
Pashmina shawls are considered the apex of Jammu and Kashmir’s rich and fine legacy of handcraft.
Design
Contemporary designers are incorporating modern sensibilities, experimenting with bolder colors, playful patterns, and even fusion styles.
This ensures the legacy of Pashmina remains relevant, captivating hearts across generations and cultures.
Period of Origin
Pashmina was discovered in the 16th Century when India was under Mughal rule.
Handcraft
Crafted by hand, It is made from the fleece of Changthangi Goat found only 15,000 feet above sea level in Ladakh.
Speciality
Packing
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