The recently concluded 53rd edition of the IHGF Delhi Fair received business enquiries worth Rs 3, 650 crore.The fair was attended by 4,856 buyers and buying representatives from 92 countries and around 2,596 exhibitors presented their collections.
The show focused on sustainability as buyers sought eco-friendly and compliant ranges in home and lifestyle products. European buyers sourced interesting regular use bags as alternatives to plastics, amongst other home products.
Rakesh Kumar DG, EPCH & Chairman, IEML says, the show highlighted grassroots level artisans and manufacturers whose business model is essentially centered on sustainability. The show awarded Ayush Behal, Alpha Corporation and Chirag and Sanya Parnami, Seen Unseen with Ajai Shankar Memorial Awards for Best Design Display in the home textiles furnishings and floor coverings category.
