International
oi-Gaurav Sharma
During
the
recent
BRICS
Summit,
Prime
Minister
Narendra
Modi
showcased
India’s
rich
cultural
heritage
by
presenting
handcrafted
gifts
to
various
leaders.
He
gifted
a
Mother
of
Pearl
seashell
vase
to
Iran’s
President
Masoud
Pezeshkian
and
a
traditional
Warli
painting
to
Uzbekistan’s
President
Shavkat
Mirziyoyev.
Russian
President
Vladimir
Putin
received
a
Soh
painting
from
Jharkhand.
Prime
Minister
Modi
attended
the
16th
BRICS
Summit
in
Russia,
where
he
engaged
in
bilateral
discussions
with
Russian
President
Vladimir
Putin,
Chinese
President
Xi
Jinping,
and
other
global
leaders.
His
visit
spanned
two
days
and
included
showcasing
Indian
artistry.
President
Masoud
Pezeshkian
and
Russian
President
Vladimir
Putin
with
Indian
Prime
Minister
Narendra
Modi
Gifts
Presented
by
PM
Modi
The
Mother
of
Pearl
vase
given
to
Iran’s
leader
was
crafted
by
artisans
from
Maharashtra’s
coastal
regions.
This
gift
represents
the
area’s
exquisite
craftsmanship
and
natural
allure.
The
vase
is
a
testament
to
the
skill
and
creativity
of
these
artisans.
Uzbekistan’s
President
Shavkat
Mirziyoyev
received
a
Warli
painting,
an
ancient
art
form
originating
from
Maharashtra’s
Warli
tribe.
Officials
highlighted
its
cultural
importance,
tracing
back
nearly
5,000
years.
The
artwork
is
celebrated
for
its
minimalistic
beauty
and
global
recognition.
Sohrai
Art
for
Putin
President
Putin
was
presented
with
a
Sohrai
painting
from
Jharkhand’s
Hazaribagh
district.
These
paintings
are
recognised
as
an
ODOP
(One
District
One
Product)
item
and
are
known
for
their
use
of
natural
pigments
and
simple
tools
like
twigs
or
rice
straw.
Sohrai
paintings
depict
tribal
life
through
animals,
birds,
and
nature,
reflecting
an
agrarian
lifestyle
and
reverence
for
wildlife.
Artists
create
intricate
designs
using
basic
tools,
showcasing
expressive
storytelling
through
their
work.
Warli
art
has
evolved
over
time
while
maintaining
its
roots.
It
received
a
Geographical
Indication
tag
in
2014,
symbolising
its
enduring
heritage.
The
paintings
use
basic
geometric
shapes
to
portray
tribal
life
scenes
such
as
festivals
and
communal
activities.
The
BRICS
Summit
provided
an
opportunity
for
India
to
highlight
its
diverse
cultural
heritage
through
these
unique
gifts.
Each
piece
not
only
represents
artistic
excellence
but
also
carries
historical
significance
that
resonates
globally.
