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feature - 57th IHGF Delhi Fair - Spring 2024

Ongoing journey of scaling up Strategic drivers such as inventory

competencies made evident management and product mix

Our sector’s ongoing journey of The growing popularity and
scaling up competencies preference for Indian products
towards preparedness for the inspires us to ensure that a
future is made evident by the piece of India finds its place in
ambitious and dynamic every home across the
manufacturers from all over markets we serve. IHGF Delhi
India, participating in this fair. Fair plays a crucial role in

By enhancing capabilities, bringing together all facets of
Mr. Dileep Baid Dr. Rakesh Kumar the Indian handicrafts sector
ensuring strict adherence to
Chairman, EPCH Chairman, under one roof. Gradually and
global compliances and keeping
India Exposition Mart Ltd. surely, it has become the pulse
sustainability at the fore, they are poised to deliver
quality products at a larger scale with effective of inspiration for the retail
product presentation & packaging, while consistently sector worldwide. With each edition of the fair,
numerous opportunities and optimism unfold as our
maintaining delivery schedules.
manufacturers strive to showcase their innovations
As an unmatched trade opportunity IHGF Delhi Fair
in harmony with international market trends. I am
has grown into one of Asia’s largest events and is
confident that this edition too, will yield excellent
noted as an important sourcing schedule. The 57th
results, boosting the exports of handicrafts and
edition is a continuation of an illustrious journey,
providing impetus for emerging entrepreneurs to
offering a well-curated resource for sourcing some of
participate and benefit from international exposure.
the finest handicrafts and gifts from every corner of
As organisers, our agenda has been to address the
India. Beyond fostering business networking between
global buyers and leading Indian manufacturers, the needs of all our buyers, both domestic and
IHGF Delhi Fair provides essential matchmaking international. The combination of exhibitors in halls
support to micro, small and medium handicrafts and the Mart aim to offer visitors more efficient
exporters, along with a significant number of artisans ways of ordering, finding inspiration and
involved in handicraft production. networking.

Foremost global resource for showcasing India to the world

The fair spread across 16 large halls at the plush India Expo were embroidered, embellished, quilted, printed, painted or
Centre, featuring 3000 exhibitors segregated as per 14 product defined with surface effects. Carpets, rugs, and flooring, originating
display segments. Among facilities for buyers were lounges, from more than 12 craft clusters across 8 states in India, displayed
refreshment zones, left luggage, travel assistance, hotel a vibrant interplay of color, design, and construction. Furniture,
reservation assistance, transportation shuttles, etc. garden, and outdoor products reveal intricate details and stunning
effects.
This edition showcased an engaging array of home textiles
and furnishings, emphasizing sustainable lines, contemporary The Indian bathroom accessories category showcased
styles, regional distinctions, and the rich weaving traditions found captivating compositions that seamlessly blend the old and new,
throughout India. The collection brought together a stunning providing sheer opulence, rustic ethnic charm, and stylish
fusion of unique handloom, power loom, and manmade fibers, contemporary options suitable for home baths, spas, resorts, and
spanning natural organics and diverse techniques like dyeing, hotels. In the spa & wellness category, dry flowers & potpourri,
printing, embroidery, hand painting, and other design-centric incense and candles were coupled with interesting packaging
crafts, offering a myriad of choices. The ever popular cushions with little stories accompanying some of them. Lamps and lighting

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