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Prime Minister Modi presented Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba with exquisite moonstone bowls and silver chopsticks during his Japan visit. The gift set draws inspiration from Japan's traditional donburi and soba serving rituals. He also gifted a handwoven Pashmina shawl in a hand-painted papier mache box to Ishiba's spouse. The exchange included a Daruma doll from Japanese priests, highlighting centuries-old spiritual connections between the nations.

Key Points: Modi Gifts Japanese PM Ishiba Ramen Bowls with Silver Chopsticks

  • Moonstone bowls sourced from Andhra Pradesh glow with adularescence
  • Silver chopsticks complement Japan's donburi and soba rituals
  • Pashmina shawl handwoven by Kashmiri artisans from Ladakh wool
  • Papier mache box features intricate floral and bird motifs
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PM Modi gifts Japanese counterpart precious Ramen bowls with silver chopsticks

PM Modi gifts Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba vintage moonstone ramen bowls with silver chopsticks and a Pashmina shawl, blending Indian artistry with Japanese tradition.

"Showcasing a perfect blend of timeless Indian artistry and Japanese culinary tradition - Official Statement"

Tokyo, Aug 30

Showcasing a perfect blend of timeless Indian artistry and Japanese culinary tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a set of vintage precious stone bowls with silver chopsticks to his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba during his two-day Japan visit which concluded on Saturday.

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 symbolises love, balance, and protection, while the base of the main bowl is Makrana marble inlaid with semi-precious stones in the traditional 'parchin kari' style of Rajasthan.

PM Modi also gifted a Pashmina shawl in a hand-painted papier mache box to the spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan.

The 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.

On Friday, Prime Minister Modi was presented a Daruma doll by Rev Seishi Hirose, Chief Priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-Ji temple, Takasaki-Gunma. The special gesture reaffirmed the close civilizational and spiritual ties between India and Japan.

The Daruma doll is considered auspicious and a good luck charm in Japanese culture. Takasaki City in Gunma is the birthplace of the famous Daruma dolls. The Daruma tradition in Japan is based on the legacy of Bodhidharma, an Indian monk from Kancheepuram, known in Japan as Daruma Daishi, who is said to have travelled here over a thousand years ago.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Beautiful! The Daruma doll connection back to Bodhidharma from Kancheepuram shows our ancient cultural ties with Japan. More people should know about this shared history 🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵
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Aman W
While the gifts are exquisite, I hope such diplomatic exchanges translate into more tangible benefits for our artisans. The Pashmina weavers and stone craftsmen deserve sustainable livelihoods.
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Sarah B
The attention to detail is impressive! Combining Japanese donburi tradition with Indian stone craftsmanship - this is how cultural diplomacy should be done. The papier-mache box for the Pashmina is such a nice touch too!
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Karthik V
From Ladakh Pashmina to Rajasthan's parchinkari and Andhra moonstone - this gift showcases India's incredible diversity in one package. Makes me proud of our heritage! ❤️
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Michael C
The symbolism is perfect - moonstone for love and balance, exactly what international relationships need. And the Bodhidharma connection is fascinating! Learning so much from this article.

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