Gift Focus - Sep/Oct 2018 (Issue 109)

The five-day IHGF Delhi Fair will see 14 display segments, more than 2,000 products and more than 3,000 exhibitors taste of India More than 3,000 leading Indian manufacturers and exporters of home, lifestyle, fashion and textiles products will congregate at IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn 2018 to present collections for the seasons ahead. The biannual show’s autumn edition brings in comprehensive selections with a choice of more than 2,000 new takes on product expressions and more than 300 design developments across 14 product categories, spread over an area of 197,000 sq. meters at the plush India Expo Centre. This trade appointment is a one-stop resource for retailers, importers, wholesalers and design professionals alike. With 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 as a sought-after sourcing event over 45 editions, encompassing the complete supply chain of home fashion and utility, collectibles, gifting and fashion accessories. While India’s top manufacturers, exporters and artisan groups queue up to be amongst the participants in the forthcoming edition of this distinguished sourcing show, overseas buyers are also 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. Autumn 2018 will see significant expansion in all categories with a promising assortment of creations, varied in inspiration, processes and materials – art metal ware, EPNS ware, wood carvings, furniture and accessories, glassware, fashion jewellery & accessories, hand-printed textiles, shawls, stoles & scarves, embroidered goods, lace, toys, houseware, decorations, gifts and general handicrafts, home textiles and home accessories, candles and incense, pottery, terracotta and ceramics, nautical instruments, Christmas and floral decorations, dry flowers and potpourri, handmade paper products and crafts made of leather, lacquer and marble. The show offers unparalleled access to exhibitors drawn from all major manufacturing hubs, artisan clusters and craft pockets of India. Theme Pavilions and several regional representations at the show bring in opportunities to source directly from artisans and new entrepreneurs besides established exporters from these provinces. Designers Forum, a new addition at this fair, will present collections from select established designers and their upcoming Indian counterparts alike. Visiting buyers agree that Indian manufacturers fulfil demand for the exclusive, the handcrafted and the hand-embellished. This strength sets IHGF apart, and the crucial balance between the size, quality of the displays and the number of buyers creates a winning combination, giving business value to all trade partners. According to the feedback, visitors always find new accentuations in the showcased themes. Many wholesalers and importers sourcing from India like the work culture of Indian manufacturers. 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 body 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 helps its 10,000-plus members to enhance exports by customising and offering distinctive styles and quality products to the global sourcing community. For more information, please contact: Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts EPCH House, Pocket 6 & 7, Sector C, Vasant Kunj New Delhi - 110070, India Tel: +91-11-2613 5256 visitors@epch.com IN BRIEF Show IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn Organiser Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts Where India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India When 14 th – 18 th October, 2018 Website epch.in/ihgf Twitter @epchindia 130 giftfocus