Sep 12, 2023
The G20 gift hamper featured handcrafted artefacts from Bharat, renowned worldwide for their centuries-old craftsmanship and quality.
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"Sandook," Hindi for treasure chest, represents India's rich cultural heritage with exquisite craftsmanship. Handcrafted from Indian Rosewood and adorned with delicately etched brass, it's both a visual masterpiece and functional storage.
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Kashmiri Saffron, a prized spice, valued for culinary and medicinal uses, extracted from labor-intensive harvesting. Known for its potency, owes its quality to the region's climate and soil. Besides luxury cooking, it offers health benefits due to its antioxidant richness.
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Pekoe Darjeeling and Nilgiri Tea, Indian tea gems, reflect unique cultivation art. Darjeeling boasts aromatic high-altitude tea, while Nilgiri is favored for its mildness and suitability for iced tea.
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World's first terroir-mapped coffee, originates from Andhra Pradesh's Araku Valley, embodying its organic, hand-cultivated essence. It offers a rare, aromatic profile and well-balanced flavors for a distinctive coffee experience.
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Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, hosts wild honeybee colonies, where traditional beehive hunting still thrives. Sundarbans honey, with its unique flavor from mangrove flower nectar, offers health benefits and natural purity.
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Kashmiri Pashmina, sourced from the unique Changthangi goat's wool at 14,000 feet, is a masterpiece of handcrafted elegance and tradition, once a symbol of nobility and now a blend of craftsmanship, exclusivity, and style.
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Crafted in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, is a fragrant masterpiece distilled from rare blossoms, evoking the heritage of the region and transporting one to ancient bazaars and royal courts.
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Khadi, born in India, is eco-friendly, versatile fabric with rich texture, symbolizing India's freedom movement, handcrafted by rural artisans, and embodying sustainable fashion.
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In honor of India's G20 Presidency, special stamps and coins were released, reflecting the theme of 'One Earth. One Family. One Future' and celebrating India's diverse heritage and journey towards 100 years of independence.
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