Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Croatia, has taken traditional gifts from Odisha and Rajasthan. He gifted a Pattachitra painting from Odisha to Croatian President Zoran Milanovich. While he gifted a silver candle stand to Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Let's know the specialty of both the gifts...
Pattachitra is made of cloth.
Pattachitra is a traditional art form of Odisha. It is known for its detailed and colorful painting on cloth. Its name comes from patta meaning cloth and picture. These artworks are usually associated with Indian mythology, especially Lord Krishna and the Jagannath tradition. Artists use natural colors and handmade brushes to create bold lines and detailed scenes.
Silver candle stand is an example of the metal art of Rajasthan.
Prime Minister Modi gifted a silver candle stand to Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. This silver candle stand from Rajasthan is a beautiful example of the traditional metal art of the region. There are detailed floral and geometric designs made by skilled artisans using handmade and engraving techniques. Its beautiful shape and fine pattern give it a royal and timeless look. Cities like Udaipur and Jaipur in Rajasthan are famous for their silver craftsmanship. The designs are often inspired by palaces and temples.
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Earlier, PM Modi, who visited Cyprus, had gifted a Kashmiri silk carpet to the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides. This carpet is of dark red color. It has light yellow and red borders. It has traditional vines and geometric shapes. This is a great two-color carpet, which appears to change color depending on the viewing angle and light.
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