PM Narendra Modi to carry Banarasi gifts for Japan PM Shinzo Abe

VARANASI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to present famed Geographical Indication (GI) tagged handicraft products from here to his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on December 12.

These exclusive Banarasi products include intricate brocade, gulabi meenakari (pink enameled items), wood carving and soft stone craft undercut works.

"We have collected exquisite handicraft items of Banaras which would be presented to the Japanese PM by our PM," said senior BJP member Ashok Dhawan. The collection represents the rich culture of art and crafts of the city. "It will be a delightful moment for us to see these signature products of Banaras being presented to the visiting dignitary. We have also requested the people engaged in management for live demonstration of handicraft making at Nadesar Palace, where the two PMs will stay for dinner," he added.