Before leaving Japan on Saturday, PM Narendra Modi gifted a handwoven pashmina shawl to his counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba’s wife, Yoshiko. This Pashmina shawl, made from the fine wool of the Changthangi goat in Ladakh, is valued worldwide for being light, soft, and warm.
Handwoven by Kashmiri artisans, it carries a centuries-old tradition once cherished by royalty. The shawl has an ivory base with delicate floral and paisley patterns in rust, pink, and red, showing classic Kashmiri design and craftsmanship.
It comes in a hand-painted papier-mache box decorated with floral and bird motifs, adding to its beauty and cultural value. Together, the shawl and box represent Kashmir’s artistry, heritage, and timeless elegance.
PM Modi also gifted a vintage precious stone bowl set with silver chopsticks, blending Indian artistry with Japanese culinary tradition. Featuring a large brown moonstone bowl with four smaller ones and silver chopsticks, it draws inspiration from Japan’s donburi and soba rituals.
The moonstone, sourced from Andhra Pradesh, glows with adularescence and symbolizes love, balance, and protection, while the main bowl’s base is Makrana marble inlaid with semi-precious stones in Rajasthan’s traditional parchin kari style.
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