Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presented a handcrafted Kashmiri Pashmina shawl to Japan’s first lady during his visit to the East Asian country.PM Modi also presented Ramen bowls and chopsticks to his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba as he concluded his two-day visit to Japan.
As per official information, the shaw he presented as a gift is special as it is made from the fine wool of the Changthangi goat from Ladakh, is renowned globally for its lightness, warmth, and softness.“Handwoven by skilled Kashmiri artisans, it carries a centuries-old tradition once cherished by royalty. Featuring an ivory base adorned with delicate floral and paisley motifs in rust, pink, and red, the shawl reflects the classic elegance of Kashmiri craftsmanship,” reads the statement.
It reads the shawl was placed inside a hand-painted papier-mache box decorated with intricate floral and bird designs, further symbolising Kashmir’s artistry and cultural richness.It comes in a hand-painted papier-mâché box decorated with floral and bird motifs, adding to its beauty and cultural value. Together, the shawl and box represent Kashmir’s artistry, heritage, and timeless elegance, officials said. The statement adds the shawl and box represent Kashmir’s artistry, heritage and timeless elegance.
The gift he presented to Shigeru Ishiba as he concluded his two-day visit to Japan combines Indian artistry with Japanese culinary customs, features a large brown moonstone bowl and four smaller ones, inspired by Japan’s donburi and soba rituals.The moonstone, sourced from Andhra Pradesh, glows with adularescence and symbolizes love, balance, and protection, while the base of the main bowl is Makrana marble inlaid with semi-precious stones in the traditional parchin kari style in the traditional parchin kari style of Rajasthan.
On Friday, PM Modi was presented with a traditional Daruma doll, seen as a symbol of good luck, by Rev Seishi Hirose, Chief Priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-Ji temple, Takasaki-Gunma. “This special gesture reaffirms the close civilisational and spiritual ties between India and Japan," the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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