The 54th edition of IHGF Delhi Fair – Autumn saw enthusiastic exhibitor and buyer activity at the India Expo Centre & Mart, New Delhi.
Visitors from 98 countries had access to 3,000 exhibitors from across India, spread across 16 halls and 12 display categories, reflecting India’s diversity in hand-crafted skills.
Among products were housewares, home furnishings, furniture, gifts and decorative items, lamps and lighting, Christmas and festive decor, carpets and rugs, bathroom accessories, garden accessories, handmade paper products and stationery.
Sustainable products and processes were at the fore as this trend was reflected with lines in innovative, inspirational and forward-thinking products as well as traditional processes. A Regional Crafts Theme Pavilion showcased artisans 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.
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. This edition proved to be a refreshing and welcome change for many IHGF visitors who returned after break of few seasons. They appreciated the inclusion of artisans and upcoming entrepreneurs alongside the big and established players.
Eco-friendly and natural ranges in home and lifestyle products like selected basketry and home utility made from jute, hemp, coarse riverside grass, cane and bamboo 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. Gifts items, paper products and hardware as well as components too offered good choice to buyers.
The next 55th spring edition of IHGF Delhi Fair is scheduled from 15 to 19 March 2023. The organiser is working towards making this a bigger and spectacular 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.
