<p>New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and a silver clutch purse crafted in Andhra Pradesh during his visit to the country.</p>.<p>Modi makes it a point to present gifts showcasing India's rich and diverse traditions to foreign dignitaries.</p>.<p>Officials said the handmade silk carpet is a masterpiece of India's cultural and artistic heritage, created by skilled artisans in the Kashmir valley using centuries-old hand-knotting techniques.</p>.PM Modi conferred with Cyprus' highest civilian honour.<p>Made from pure mulberry silk and dyed with natural colours, these carpets feature intricate designs inspired by the region's natural beauty -- lakes, chinar trees and floral patterns.</p>.<p>Known for their high knot density and luminous finish, they are treasured as heirlooms and symbols of prestige, tradition, and craftsmanship, they said.</p>.<p>The particular piece, in deep red with fawn and red borders, features traditional vine and geometric motifs, they said.</p>.<p>It showcases the prized two-tone effect, appearing to change colours based on the viewing angle and lighting creating an illusion of two different carpets in one, they added.</p>.<p>The silver clutch purse, combining traditional metal work with modern style, has been made using the repousse technique, having expansive floral designs inspired by temple and royal art.</p>.<p>The officials said a semi-precious stone in the centre adds a touch of elegance and its curved shape, fancy handle and decorated edges give it a royal look.</p>.<p>Once used mainly for special occasions, this purse is now a stylish accessory or a collector's item, showing off India's rich craft tradition in a modern way, the officials said. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and a silver clutch purse crafted in Andhra Pradesh during his visit to the country.</p>.<p>Modi makes it a point to present gifts showcasing India's rich and diverse traditions to foreign dignitaries.</p>.<p>Officials said the handmade silk carpet is a masterpiece of India's cultural and artistic heritage, created by skilled artisans in the Kashmir valley using centuries-old hand-knotting techniques.</p>.PM Modi conferred with Cyprus' highest civilian honour.<p>Made from pure mulberry silk and dyed with natural colours, these carpets feature intricate designs inspired by the region's natural beauty -- lakes, chinar trees and floral patterns.</p>.<p>Known for their high knot density and luminous finish, they are treasured as heirlooms and symbols of prestige, tradition, and craftsmanship, they said.</p>.<p>The particular piece, in deep red with fawn and red borders, features traditional vine and geometric motifs, they said.</p>.<p>It showcases the prized two-tone effect, appearing to change colours based on the viewing angle and lighting creating an illusion of two different carpets in one, they added.</p>.<p>The silver clutch purse, combining traditional metal work with modern style, has been made using the repousse technique, having expansive floral designs inspired by temple and royal art.</p>.<p>The officials said a semi-precious stone in the centre adds a touch of elegance and its curved shape, fancy handle and decorated edges give it a royal look.</p>.<p>Once used mainly for special occasions, this purse is now a stylish accessory or a collector's item, showing off India's rich craft tradition in a modern way, the officials said. </p>