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Incredible opportunity for us to host all the Over the 30 years, brand IHGF has evolved
visiting buyers and sourcing consultants to be paramount

It is an incredible opportunity The brand IHGF has evolved as
for us to host all the visiting a strong support for members
overseas buyers, buying and and is eagerly awaited by buyers
sourcing consultants and from world over. Here, they
domestic volume buyers to this exclusively visit to source from
prestigious 56th edition of India and we have the
IHGF Delhi Fair, where we opportunity to put forth our
gather again as a community best. This edition is in
Dr. Neeraj Khanna showcase, connect and source. Mr. R K Verma continuation of an illustrious
Executive Director, journey - another edition of a
Vice Chairman II, The fair, with 3000+
EPCH EPCH well composed resource to some
exhibitors drawn from across
of the finest home, fashion,
the nation is well supported
lifestyle, furniture and furnishings from all over India.
with a host of facilities and services to buyers across
The Committee of Administration of EPCH has made
the exhibition halls and permanent marts at the
significant efforts and guided time to time to make
India Expo Centre & Mart.
IHGF Delhi Fair an important and favorable sourcing
EPCH and the Fair Reception Committee have made
destination. Therefore, this fair has become the most
necessary arrangements for the convenience of
appropriate match making and sourcing platform for
participants during the fair. I would encourage the
visiting buyers.
buyers to walk the show and check out the product
The Council is thankful to the Ministry of Textiles and
categories of home, fashion, lifestyle, furniture and
other Ministries of Government of India including Indian
furnishings that are being showcased by our
Missions abroad who have extended their full support
talented fellow exporter members.
and promoting in organizing this fair.
were home decor in locally sourced brass, silver and bronze dyes and all assorted materials for banjara embroidery
alongside frame decorative paintings using the specialized articles.There was handcrafted jewellery from Mumbai with use
kalamkari technique and 24 karat gold foil. Assortments in banjara of precious gemstones like rubies, emeralds and sapphires to
embroidery products came from Aurangabad with handcrafted handcrafted chains, bracelets, earrings, etc. From Gujarat and
& embroidered textile home products, made by women artisans. Rajasthan artisans, there were applique craft home furnishing,
They use eco-friendly raw material i.e. fabric, yarns, and natural made-ups, home decor & utility, lamps and toys.

Jammu & Kashmir artisans showcased live craft demonstration alongwith products on display
at IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn 2023

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