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EPCH marks presence in Autumn Fair International

Birmingham, United Kingdom; 3 - 6 September 2023
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EPCH participated in the
Autumn Fair International, held
at the NEC, Birmingham, UK,
from 3rd - 6th September 2023,
by setting up an exclusive India
Pavilion. This was inaugurated by
Dr. Shashank Vikram, Consul
General, Consulate General of
India, Birmingham, U K and
participating member exhibitors.

This was a great opportunity
to display India’s unparalleled
diversity, rich culture, and long
tradition of arts and crafts on a
large stage like Autumn Fair
Dr. Shashank Vikram, Consul General, Consulate General of India, Birmingham, UK, inaugurated the India
International, Birmingham,
Pavilion at the Autumn Fair International and interacted with EPCH member exhibitors
United Kingdom. The Council
organized participation of member exporters from different parts He appreciated the continuous efforts of the Council for bringing
of the country. Indian handicrafts to the world markets and promotion of
handicraft exports from the country.
Dr. Shashank Vikram, Consul General, Consulate General of
EPCH regularly exhibits at Autumn Fair International as this
India, Birmingham, UK, also interacted with the exhibitors in the
provides an insight into the UK market's versatility. In this edition,
India Pavilion and assured all support in future business promotions.
19 member exporters of EPCH participated with products like,
home decorative & accessories, fashion jewellery & accessories,
Christmas decor, home textiles & furnishings, handicrafts & gifts,
handmade leather products, furniture and kitchenware.
United Kingdom being one of the major markets in the world
has a vast potential for handicraft and gifts items. India's
participation in Autumn edition intended to add to the fair's
vibrancy and diversity, as well as familiarise global manufacturers,
retailers, and brands with the robust entrepreneurship in the Indian
textiles, home furnishing, and consumer products industries,
opening up opportunities for sourcing from India. Autumn
International Fair is a B2B fair spread over in 52000 sq. mtrs. area
and widely visited by approx. 25000 visitors and volume buyers
Business visitors interacting with EPCH exhibitors in the EPCH India
from UK and from across the globe. The visitors to EPCH India
Pavilion during Autumn Fair International
Pavilion appreciated the handicraft skill of India. „
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