The 54th edition of one of the world’s largest handicrafts fair, IHGF-Delhi Fair Autumn ’22, witnessed overwhelming response of overseas buyers during the opening day.
The event, organised by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), will continue up to 18th October 2022.
UP Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles inaugurated the event and many senior officials from various states and leadership team of EPCH were also present there.
Secretary called this platform a vital international connect to the Indian handicrafts community, especially the weavers and artisans who contribute significantly to nurture the sector, at the ground level. “With every visit to this Fair, I have always seen something new or different, be it in terms of product or workmanship, raw material usage or innovated craft skills. This time I have noticed many sustainable products. I feel sustainability, circularity and traceability are very important for these times and times to come,” he said.
The Fair features over 3000 exhibitors for home, lifestyle, fashion, textiles and furniture, who are displaying their products in 12 well-defined categories. Regional fares and artisan crafts are on display too.
R K Verma, Executive Director, EPCH shared that Day-1 of the IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2022 saw the venue abuzz right from the early hours. He added, “Their response leaves us encouraged and optimistic for the next four days.”
