President Murmu Unveils 77th Republic Day 'At-Home' Invitation Honoring Northeast Artisans

• President Droupadi Murmu shared a glimpse of the specially designed invitation for the 77th Republic Day 'At-Home' reception on January 26.
• The invitation kit celebrates the living traditions and cultural heritage of India's North-Eastern Region, specifically the Ashtalakshmi states.
• Curated by the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, the invitation was created through a collaboration involving over 350 artisans.
• The kit features traditional craftsmanship, including a woven bamboo mat, handmade paper, and handcrafted works from the eight states like Assam's 'Gogona' and Manipur's Longpi black pottery.
• An Eri silk stole, specially designed for the occasion, carries visual references to the region's natural world, such as Nagaland's Mithun and Manipur's Sangai deer.

Why It Matters: President Murmu's Republic Day 'At-Home' invitation is a tribute to the rich cultural heritage and artisans of the Northeast.