Monday, December 23rd, 2024

PM Modi: PM Modi gifted a silver train to Biden! Know what is special about this gift from India


New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in America to participate in the Quad summit. he/she met US President Joe Biden. Biden welcomed PM Modi at his/her residence. PM Modi arrived with some special gifts for the US President. The PM gifted a model of an antique silver train to President Biden. Apart from this, Modi gifted a pashmina shawl to US First Lady Jill Biden.

Silver train given to Biden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the US President a model of a train made of silver. This beautiful model has been made by artisans of Maharashtra. Maharashtra is famous for its silver work. This model is made of 92.5% silver. Very fine work has been done on it. Many traditional techniques like carving, repoussé and filigree have been used in it. This model reminds us of the era of steam engines. A combination of art and history can be seen in it.

‘Delhi to Delaware’ train

Delhi to Delaware Train

An attempt has been made to show the strong relationship between India and America through this model. ‘DELHI-DELAWARE’ is written on both sides of the main coach and ‘INDIAN RAILWAYS’ is written on both sides of the engine. It is also written in Hindi. This writing is exactly like that on passenger trains in India.

Kashmiri pashmina shawl given to Biden’s wife

Kashmiri pashmina shawl given to Biden's wife

Apart from this, PM Modi gifted a pashmina shawl to America’s First Lady Jill Biden. This beautiful shawl has come from Jammu and Kashmir. The story of pashmina shawl begins with Changthangi goat. This goat is found in the high hills of Ladakh. The fibers that come on its skin in winter are called pashm. Pashmina shawl is made from these fibers. These fibers are very soft and fine. Artisans spin these fibers by hand and make thread. For this, they use techniques that have been going on for generations. Pashmina shawls come in many colors. Dyes obtained from trees, plants and minerals are used to dye them. Pashmina shawls are passed on from generation to generation. They carry with them many memories and emotions.

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