Silk, Pashmina, mangoes & more: Inside PM Modi’s gift diplomacy on 5-nation tour
Published on: May 21, 2026, 3:16 p.m. | Source: Times of India
PM Modi had gifted his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni with two handpicked silk stoles a Muga silk stole and a Shirui Lily silk stole during his recently visit to Rome. Muga silk, known as Assam’s 'Golden Silk', is a rare handwoven textile from the Brahmaputra Valley, valued for its natural golden hue, durability and eco-friendly production without artificial dyes. (ANI)
