New Delhi, May 21 -- Celebrating the deep cultural ties and shared commitment to artistic excellence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented masterpieces from India's rich heritage to the Dutch Royal Family and the Prime Minister.

Each gift carefully bridged Indian craftsmanship with iconic elements of Dutch history, identity and tradition.

PM Modi gifted the renowned, GI-tagged Blue Pottery to Dutch King Willem-Alexander. The art form with deep Indian roots is iconic for its vibrant cobalt blue, white, and yellow designs.

It is crafted from a unique mixture of quartz powder, powdered glass, and Fuller's earth, which gives it a striking, glass-like finish. This non-clay composition requires specialised firing techniques to achieve its ...