IHGF Delhi Fair to hold 54th edition this October

By

Isabelle Crossley

Published
Jun 30, 2022

The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts will hold the 54th edition of its Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair from October 14 to 18 at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Noida, Delhi NCR to promote the industry globally. 

Pre-registration for the trade show has now opened, the EPCH announced on its website. The event describes itself as one of Asia’s largest gifts and handicrafts fairs and draws a visitor crowd of both domestic and international buyers. The main aim of the fair is to boost India’s handicrafts exports to uplift the sector and demonstrate the wide array of products available from Indian manufacturers. 

The trade show will feature product categories including fashion jewellery and accessories, home furnishings, spa and wellness products, bamboo and eco-friendly products, bathroom accessories, gift items, carpets and rugs, garden accessories, festive décor, and furniture among others. 

The 53rd edition of the IHGF Delhi Fair took place from March 30 to April 3 this year. “Our Government firmly believes that technology upgradation holds the key to the expansion of [the] handicrafts sector,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of the 53rd edition of the trade show, the EPCH reported on its website. 

“We have taken decisive measures to further research and [fuel] innovation in the sector and help manufacturers produce even more user-friendly and durable products. The emphasis is also on  providing wider market opportunities for our hardworking craftsmen. The fair brings together artisans from different regions if the country, along with buyers from across the globe on a common platform.”