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As Rashtrapati Bhavan welcomes guests from across the country and abroad to mark a momentous national milestone on 26 January 2025, Republic Day, we invite you to celebrate the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Bharat. The invitation package has been curated to showcase a selection of unique artisanal handicrafts. from the southern region of our country providing a glimpse of the region’s vibrant traditions with a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and simplicity. This initiative also aims to spotlight local expertise through products featuring in the ODOP (One District One Product) and GI (Geographical Indication) schemes. We hope that this invitation will serve as a meaningful keepsake, to remind you of your participation in this memorable event.
Pochampally is a renowned centre of the Ikat technique of weaving, with unique motifs and colours. The removable fabric base in this box can be re-used as a roll-up pencil pouch.
Etikoppaka village is known for its colorful hand-turned wood and laquer toys. These charming dolls depict traditional outfits in vibrant colours.
Traditional Ganjifa playing cards are a speciality of Mysore. They are not just games but miniature works of art, with hand-painted designs based on folk stories and mythological tales. Here, this art is presented as an attractive fridge magnet.
bookmark. Women artisans in Kerala weave the locally abundant screw-pine leaves into items of practical and artistic value like mats and baskets. Here, this craft is represented with a handwoven bookmark.
The iconic handloom silk from Kancheepuram is known worldwide, for its richness and elegance, and the skill of its weavers. It is showcased here with a beautiful handcrafted pouch.
This invitation box is made with bamboo in various forms. These are traditional craft practices common in southern India, using sustainable and recyclable materials. National Bamboo Mission (NBM) encourages artisans to use these as a medium for livelihood. The box is decorated with Kalamkari art, a textile painting technique from Andhra Pradesh.
