New Delhi, July 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a collection of artisanal treasures, including a symbolic Dhokra boat sculpture and an Indian Premium Coffee Box, to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during his three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. The exchange served as a cultural gesture to celebrate the spirit of partnership and mutual trust between India and Australia.

The significance of the Dhokra art was crafted through the ancient lost-wax casting technique. This Dhokra sculpture depicts a traditional boat carrying tribal men and women, symbolising unity, cooperation, and collective progress. Representing one of India's oldest metal craft traditions, Dhokra reflects the rich heritage of...