Snippets of Information - Crafts
PM Narendra Modi's gifts to President Vladimir Putin
* Dec 2025
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A Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita, flavourful Kashmiri saffron, a
handcrafted silver horse, marble chess set, an ornate tea set, Assam
black tea are among the gifts Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave to
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Kashmiri saffron, locally known as Kong or Zaffran, cultivated in the
highlands of Kashmir prized for its rich colour, aroma and flavour
- handcrafted silver horse from Maharashtra, adorned with intricate detailing
- handcrafted marble chess set from Agra highlighting the region's stone
inlay heritage under the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) initiative.
- Ornate Murshidabad silver tea set, crafted with intricate engravings, reflecting the rich artistry of West Bengal.
- Grown in the fertile Brahmaputra plains, Assam black tea prized for
its robust malty flavour, bright liquor and traditional processing
using the 'Assamica' variety.
Source: ndtv.com
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