Not Just Melody Toffees: All About the Muga Silk, Shirui Lily Stoles PM Modi Gifted Giorgia Meloni
The gifts highlighted Assam’s rare golden silk and Manipur’s Shirui Lily motif as Modi used cultural diplomacy on his five-nation tour.
- During his recent five-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with a Muga silk stole and an off-white Shirui Lily silk stole, highlighting India's artistic heritage.
- Modi's five-nation diplomatic mission to the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy allowed him to showcase India's diverse artistic skills, heritage, and soft power through traditional craftsmanship.
- Muga silk, known as Assam's 'golden silk,' originates from the Brahmaputra Valley and is admired for exceptional durability lasting generations. The Shirui Lily stole draws inspiration from Manipur's misty peaks, reflecting the rare flower's delicate, bell-shaped petals.
- Italian President Sergio Mattarella received a marble inlay work box exemplifying Agra's handcrafted artistry, accompanied by CDs of legendary Hindustani vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Carnatic singer M.S. Subbulakshmi.
- Beyond Italy, Modi's curated gifts included Rogan paintings for the UAE, Meenakari earrings for the Netherlands, and silver filigree for Norway, each serving as an ode to India's regional heritage and diplomatic commitment.
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Traditional textiles, classical music feature in PM Modis gifts to Italian PM Meloni - The Tribune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with Shirui and Muga silk stoles, a marble inlay work box with Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and MS Subbulakshmi CDs to PM Meloni.
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Traditional textiles, classical music feature in PM Modi's gifts to Italian PM Meloni
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with Shirui and Muga silk stoles, a marble inlay work box with Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and MS Subbulakshmi CDs to PM Meloni.
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Times of IndiaMuga silk stole for Meloni, mangoes for UAE President & more: What PM Modi gifted leaders during 5-nation tour
Prime Minister Modi's recent five-nation tour saw him present world leaders with culturally rich Indian gifts. From Assam's golden Muga silk to Manipur's Shirui Lily stoles and Agra's marble inlay boxes, these presents showcased India's diverse traditional crafts, agricultural bounty, and ...
Not just Melody toffees: All about the Muga Silk, Shirui Lily stoles PM Modi gifted Giorgia Meloni
While internet was busy discussing the viral ‘Melodi’ moment between PM Modi and Italian PM Meloni, PM Modi’s diplomatic gifts during his multi-nation tour quietly showcased India’s diverse textile traditions, tribal art, handcrafted heritage and indigenous craftsmanship from across the country.
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