Hyderabad, July, 15 (Hydnow): PM Modi’s visit to France has a touch of Telangana Pochampally, with his gift to French President Emmanuel Macron’s spouse Brigitte Macron being a Pochampally Ikat Sari in a sandalwood box.
Modi presented Macron with a pure sandalwood replica of a sitar, while the First Lady got the Pochampally Ikat sari.
Pochampally silk ikat fabric, which has its origins in the town of Pochampally in Telangana, is a mesmerizing testament to India’s rich textile heritage, agency reports said.
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Renowned for its intricate designs and vibrant colors, the Pochampally silk ikat sari encapsulates the beauty, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage of India, making it a true treasure in the world of textiles, read reports from Franch describing Modi’s gift.
The gifts were given after French President Emmanuel Macron earlier bestowed Modi with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest French honor in Military or Civilian orders.
A hand-knitted silk Kashmiri carpet was the PM’s gift for French National Assembly president Yael Braun-Pivet while he presented sandalwood hand-carved elephant Ambavari to Gerard Larc her, President of the French Senate. (Hydnow)
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