GIFTS TO G20 LEADERS

• Different Heads of States & Leaders Representing their Countries at the recently held G20 Summit in New Delhi got a Special Gift Hamper from the Government of India.
• Some of the products are the product of centuries of tradition & cherished across the world for their unparalleled workmanship and quality.
• The hamper had the following products:

THE GIFT SIGNIFICANCE

SHEESHAMWOOD SANDOOK WITH BRASS PATTI

• Sandook is the Hindi word for a treasure chest.
• Traditionally, it is a strong box made of solid old wood or metal, with a lid on top and embellishments all over.
• The Sandook gifted was handcrafted using Sheesham (Indian Rosewood), which is valued for its strength, durability, distinctive grain patterns and rich colour.
• The brass PATTI (strip) was delicately etched and embedded on to the wood.

KASHMIRI SAFFRON

• Saffron has been valued across cultures and civilizations for its unparalleled culinary and medicinal value.
• Kashmiri Saffron’s intense aromatic profile, vibrant colour and unmatched potency sets it apart.
• This is due to the crisp air, abundant sunlight and well-drained soil of Kashmir, which yields saffron with a higher concentration of essential oils.

PEKOE DARJEELING AND NILGIRI TEA

• Pekoe Darjeeling and Nilgiri Tea are two illustrious gems from Bharat’s tea tapestry, epitomizing the delicate art of tea cultivation and infusion.
• Darjeeling tea is the most valued tea in the world.
• Nilgiri Tea comes from the most spectacular mountain range in southern India, cultivated amidst the mountains’ lush terrain at an elevation of 1000-3000 ft.

ARAKU COFFEE

• Araku Coffee is the world’s first terroir mapped coffee, grown on organic plantations in the Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh.
• Araku Coffee is known for its unique texture and a symphony of flavours that makes for a smooth, well-balanced cup.

SUNDARBANS HONEY

• Sundarbans is home to wild colonies of honeybees.
• The distinct and rich flavour profile of Sundarbans honey mirrors the bio-diversity of the area.
• It is less viscous than other types of honey.

KASHMIRI PASHMINA

• The Kashmiri Pashmina shawl has many enchanting stories woven into its fabric.
• ‘Pashm’ means wool in
• In ancient courts, Pashmina was used as an indicator of rank and nobility.

ZIGHRANA ITTAR

• Zighrana Ittar is a masterpiece of fragrance from Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh.
• Ittar (perfume) is an essential oil derived from botanical sources.
• It showcases a centuries-old tradition of exquisite perfume crafting.

KHADI SCARF

• Synonymous with Mahatma Gandhi, khadi is an eco-friendly clothing material most beloved for its beautiful texture and versatility throughout the seasons.
• It is also one of the most important symbols of India’s freedom struggle.

COIN BOX

• To commemorate India’s G20 presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released special G20 postage stamps and coins on July 26 this year.
• The G20 India Stamps and Coins were released during the inauguration of Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan.
• The designs of both the coins and stamps draw inspiration from India’s G20 logo and theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘One Earth. One Family. One Future’.

BANARASI SILK STOLE IN EBONY JALI BOX

• Handcrafted using delicate lattice or jail work on the extremely dense and fine textured Indian Ebony wood.

ASSAM STOLE IN KADAM WOOD BOX

• Stole using Muga silk.
• Kadam – Burflower tree wood handcrafted by Karnataka artisans.

KANCHIVARAM STOLE IN KADAM WOOD BOX

• Stole using pure mulberry silk threads.

IKKAT STOLE IN TEAK WOOD BOX

• Stole by artisans of Odisha using mulberry silk with the exquisite Ikkat technique.
• Box by artisans of