Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 105)

After five energy-charged days, the world’s largest show for home, lifestyle, fashion and textiles, IHGF Delhi Fair, India, signed off with a splendid wrap-up, beating expectations all round. Counted amongst the world’s largest congregation of handicraft exporters, this show is an essential meeting ground for the international gifting and lifestyle products industry. It has taken shape over 44 editions as a sought after sourcing event, encompassing the complete supply chain of home fashion and utility, collectibles, gifting and fashion accessories. The recently concluded autumn edition (12 th - 16 th October, 2017) brought together more than 3,000 exhibitors with innovative collections confirming to 14 different show sectors. This upsurge in participants was met with quality buyer traffic and contributed to a substantial amount of order placing and enquiries. Buyers came from all over the world with impressive numbers from the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, South America, Middle East and Asia. Wide-ranging selections presented by leading export houses at the show inspired buyers to replenish their merchandise and add new product lines for seasons ahead. IHGF Delhi Fair will return to the India Expo Centre & Mart, New Delhi NCR, India for its Spring 2018 edition, scheduled from 23 rd - 27 th February, 2018. While India’s top manufacturers, exporters and artisan groups sign up to be amongst the nearly 3,000 participants in the forthcoming edition of this distinguished sourcing show, overseas buyers too are expected to turn out in large numbers. Visitors to the fair also get access to the 900 permanent showrooms in the Mart, spaced out on four levels at the India Expo Centre. Spring 2018 will see significant expansion in all categories with a promising assortment of creations, varied in inspiration, processes and materials – art metalware, EPNS ware, wood carvings, furniture & accessories, glassware, fashion jewellery & accessories, hand-printed textiles, shawls, stoles & scarves, embroidered goods, lace, toys, houseware, decorative, gifts & general handicrafts, home textiles and home accessories, candles & incense, pottery, terracotta & ceramics, nautical instruments, Christmas and floral decorations, dry flowers & potpourri, hand-made paper products, leather crafts, lacquer, marble, etc. offering unparalleled access to exhibitors drawn from all major manufacturing hubs, artisan clusters and craft pockets of India. Themed Pavilions and regional representations bring in opportunities to source directly from artisans and new entrepreneurs besides established exporters from these provinces. The Designers Forum, a new addition at this fair, will present collections from select established as well as up-and-coming Indian designers. Visiting buyers agree with the fact that Indian manufacturers fulfil demand for the exclusive, handcrafted and hand embellished. This strength sets IHGF apart and a crucial balance between size and quality of display and number of buyers creates a winning combination, giving business value to all trade partners. According to the company’s feedback, visitors always find new accentuations in the showcased themes. Many wholesalers and importers sourcing from India like the work culture of Indian manufacturers. About IHGF The IHGF Delhi Fair is organised twice every year for spring and autumn, by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), a non-profit organisation and the apex organisation representing handicraft manufacturers and exporters, pan India. The Council provides comprehensive information about the sector to international buyers and ensures optimal interface with the Indian handicrafts sector, facilitating business. Among its regular activities, EPCH organises and leads participation in trade shows, buyer- seller meets, conferences and study tours. EPCH has facilitated its 10,000+ member exporters to customize and offer quality products to the global sourcing community. g home + sourcing show gets bigger and busier Biggest and busiest ever autumn edition beats expectations all round and paves the way for a grand 45 th spring edition For further information, please contact: Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, EPCH HOUSE, Sector – C, Pocket – 6 & 7, LSC, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070 India. T: +91 11 26130692 / 26135256 Toll Free: 1 888 664 8664 USA & Canada F: +91 11 26135518/19 E: visitors@epch.com epch.in IN BRIEF Show IHGF Delhi Fair - Spring Organiser Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) Where India Exposition Mart Limited, New Delhi When 23 rd - 27 th February, 2018 Website epch.in Twitter @epchindia 74 giftfocus