Recap: 54th IHGF Delhi Fair – Autumn 2022
Furniture World News Desk on
11/15/2022
The 54th edition of IHGF Delhi Fair- Autumn, 2022, organized by India’s Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts concluded on October 18th after 5 days of exhibitor and buyer activity at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida Expressway, New Delhi NCR. Overseas buyers from 98 countries got access to products from 3,000 exhibitors from across India, spread in 16 Halls and 12 display categories, reflecting India’s diversity in hand crafted skills. Among products were, houseware, home furnishings, furniture, gifts & decoratives, lamps & lighting, Christmas & festive décor, fashion jewellery & accessories, spa & wellness, carpets and rugs, bathroom accessories, garden accessories, educational toys & games, handmade paper products & stationery and leather bags.
A Regional Crafts Theme Pavilion showcased artisans and entrepreneurs from all over India with product lines from primary producers from far flung craft villages as well as innovations from EPCH's Integrated Design Development Projects, make sourcing a wholesome experience at IHGF Delhi Fair. Knowledge Seminars and a Panel Discussion were eagerly attended by participants which were organized on a variety of relevant topics for the benefit of the trade. The fair also featured Ramp Presentations, bringing alive several collections from exhibitors at the fair.
Frequented by the international sourcing community as a prime trade platform of its kind, this globally acclaimed fair in this edition garnered orders, enquiries and accolades. While exhibitors demonstrated the extra effort to create unique and outstanding displays to engage and entice buyers, new product innovations established more business as many added to their buyer lists. Every edition brings in something or the other to be amazed at, reported regular visitors. Happy with the large size fair and seamless layout with big spaces categorizing major product segments, this edition proved to be a refreshing and welcome change for many IHGF patrons who visited after break of few seasons. They appreciated the inclusion of artisans and upcoming entrepreneurs alongside the big and established players too.
Eco-friendly and natural ranges in home and lifestyle products like selected basketry and home utility made from jute, hemp, coarse riverside grass, cane & bamboo, etc. were sought after. European buyers sourced interesting furniture pieces, home accents, gift products, houseware, bags and Christmas accessories, among other home products. Takers for textiles liked the variety of home furnishings as well as kitchen linen. Those looking for accessories like scarves, stoles and shawls have also expressed satisfaction at the options they saw. Gifts items, paper products and hardware as well as components too offered good choice to buyers.
The fair highlights are available at https://youtu.be/fd-MYEFCy24
The 55th spring edition of IHGF Delhi Fair is scheduled from March 15th to 19th 2023 at the same iconic venue. The organizers are working towards making this a bigger & spectacular mega show, structured with a larger display by exhibitors, theme as well as collective displays, several curated lines and design affirmations. Expect more of sustainable products in all segments of Home, Fashion, Lifestyle, Textiles and Furniture, the product range will feature houseware, home furnishings, furniture, gifts and decoratives, lamps and lighting, Christmas & festive décor, fashion jewellery & accessories, spa & wellness, carpets and rugs, bathroom accessories, garden accessories, educational toys & games, handmade paper products & stationery and leather bags.
About the Organizers
IHGF Delhi Fair is organized twice every year in Spring and Autumn editions, by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), the apex organization representing handicraft manufacturers & exporters in India. EPCH facilitates its 10,000+ members to customize and offer unique styles and quality products to the global sourcing community. Beyond providing unparalleled business platforms to buyers & sellers, EPCH also provides comprehensive information about the sector to international buyers and ensures optimal interface between the Indian handicrafts industry and international buyers, facilitating harmonious business. For more information, visit www.ihgfdelhifair.in.