Kanchivaram, Maheshwari silk, Muradabadi brass tortoise part of PM’s gifts to Seychelles leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented various traditional Indian handicrafts, including Kanchivaram silk and Bidriware, to the leadership of Seychelles during his recent visit. The gifts were chosen to highlight India's diverse cultural heritage and strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
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Diplomatic gift-giving is a standard practice in international relations used to symbolize friendship and promote a nation's cultural exports.
Kanchivaram silk fabric, Maheshwari silk stole and Toda embroidered shawl were some of the gifts that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave to the top leadership of Seychelles and their spouses during his just-concluded visit to the island nation.
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