PM Modi Gifts Antique Silver Hand-Engraved Train Model to President Biden

Sep 22, 2024, 04:55 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted an antique silver hand-engraved train model to U.S. President Joe Biden. This vintage silver hand-engraved train model, made of 92.5% silver, is a rare and extraordinary piece crafted by artisans from Maharashtra, known for its rich heritage in silver craftsmanship. The model features intricate engraving, repoussé, and filigree, with inscriptions linking Delhi and Delaware, symbolizing the strong ties between India and the United States. Additionally, Modi presented a Pashmina shawl in a Papier Mache box from Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh to First Lady Jill Biden.