Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gifted a hand-woven silk portrait to Chinese President Xi Jinping. The hand-woven silk portrait of the President of China has been created by weavers of Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society in Sirumugaipudur in Coimbatore. The Chinese President's portrait has been intricately woven in zari or golden threads on red mulberry silk with floral patterns on both sides. The portrait's colour red has been thoughtfully chosen as it is the main colour of the Chinese state flag and the ruling party. The colour also symbolises luck, joy and happiness in the Chinese culture.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gifted a hand-woven silk portrait to Chinese President Xi Jinping. The hand-woven silk portrait of the President of China has been created by weavers of Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society in Sirumugaipudur in Coimbatore. The Chinese President's portrait has been intricately woven in zari or golden threads on red mulberry silk with floral patterns on both sides. The portrait's colour red has been thoughtfully chosen as it is the main colour of the Chinese state flag and the ruling party. The colour also symbolises luck, joy and happiness in the Chinese culture.