Matchless gift wrapped for Obamas
KARIMNAGAR: Nalla Vijay, 27, a powerloom weaver from Sircilla, who earned a reputation for his fine weaving skills, is all set to add another feather in his cap as he had woven a silk saree and shawl that can fit in matchboxes to be presented to US President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle, who are scheduled to visit India from January 25.
On Saturday, he met Union Minister for Labour Bandaru Dattatreya in Hyderabad and handed over the gifts to be presented to the Obama couple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He recently made a silk saree which can pass through the eye of a needle used to sew jute bags.
Speaking over phone, Vijay said the Union Minister appreciated his skills and promised him that he would see to it that the gifts are presented to the US first couple.
Vijay said he worked on the powerloom for 15 days to weave the special shawl and saree. He said he is expecting an invitation from the Prime Minister's Office to meet the US President to explain the skills and traditions of Sircilla weavers. His father Nalla Parandhamulu is also an accomplished weaver.
News Posted: 19 January, 2015
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