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16- 20 February, 2017; India Expo Centre & Mart, Delhi - NCR

43rd Edition

Organizer:Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts

Show Bulletin IV

IHGF Delhi FairBiggest, best and boldest showdefines Indian product range & potentialIHGF Delhi Fair prides in a journey of routing thediscerning connoisseur as well as the trade visitorinto the Indian subcontinent to explore a treasurehouse of multitude skills and craftsmanship. It hasconnected the world to India's versatile handicraftsindustry and congregated its stake holders at theworld's largest platform to conduct business withbuyers from across the world. IHGF is a proven &established trade destination and a spring boardfor growth, as manufacturers have expandedoperations and buyers have broad-based theirsourcing from India. Patronized by a growingnumber of participants with each edition, thisshow is running the course of its 43rd editionwith exhibitors in fourteen well defined productcategories.

The field days at IHGF Delhi Fair-Spring 2017 areseeing buyers from several countries taking stockof options in their product categories of theirinterest. Negotiations are in full swing and manyexhibitors are hopeful of signing off on a positive

note, considering thefoot traffic to their stalland enquiriesreceived.

Brimming withinnovation, freshnessand positive energy,exhibitors seem to havetaken responsibility toreport a successfulshow. Comprehensivecollections with quality,functionality, aesthetics &inspiring ideas areenthusing several trade visitors at the show.Advancement in technology and paucity of time arekeywords for the flux in lifestyle changes, giving seedto new ideas and innovations in home, lifestyle,fashion and textile products. There is evident fusionof the traditional and the contemporary, the classicallysimple and the modern day simplified. The handmadeis being substituted beautifully by the handcrafted. Andthe resource called India is revisited for its inspiration,craftsmanship and capability to transform ideas into

objects of desire.

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Expert opinions from Captains of the Industryon the Sector, IHGF Delhi Fair & more...

View Points

EPCH has been helpful in foreseeingthings and making timely interventions

EPCH has been helpful in foreseeing thingsand making timely interventions. With theonset of global recession, while all othermarkets for sourcing shows were immenselyaffected, IHGF Delhi Fair managed to pullserious buyers. Our buyers prefer to come tothis fair, rather than going around the worldlooking for different products, as here, they get all categories in home,lifestyle, fashion and textiles, under one roof. This show is one of themost sought after shows of its kind. Apart from international buyers, thisfair is witnessing manifold increase in domestic buyers too.

Sagar Mehta, QTL Export HouseSagar Mehta, QTL Export HouseSagar Mehta, QTL Export HouseSagar Mehta, QTL Export HouseSagar Mehta, QTL Export HouseVice Chairman, EPCHVice Chairman, EPCHVice Chairman, EPCHVice Chairman, EPCHVice Chairman, EPCH

Young generation business models arebringing in constructive transformation

This fair is helping all our members in theirvaried product categories. Exhibitors havecome a long way in improving their productquality, design, display, stand-designs &visual merchandising, etc. With theassimilation of young generation businessmodels, each and every company is alsowitnessing constructive transformation. As a result of travelling widelyand learning through observations, we are able to do fusion products,unique lines as per international trends and add on to the scale ofproduction. With our companies becoming more and more social andlegally compliant, our product offerings are getting more respect. TheManagement Team at EPCH always takes a proactive approach in solvingthe industry's issues and helps overcome several trade barriers. BothIHGF Delhi Fair and EPCH Management have also taken very timelyinitiatives for skill upgradation to meet the growing requirements of theindustry like training workforce and capacity building.

O P Prahladka, Hitaishi kk Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd.O P Prahladka, Hitaishi kk Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd.O P Prahladka, Hitaishi kk Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd.O P Prahladka, Hitaishi kk Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd.O P Prahladka, Hitaishi kk Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd.Vice Chairman, EPCHVice Chairman, EPCHVice Chairman, EPCHVice Chairman, EPCHVice Chairman, EPCH

IHGF Delhi Fair has helped us move onfrom our traditional approach ofexhibiting and selling

IHGF Delhi Fair has upgraded from zero to itspresent level and it's all because of EPCH.Initially there were only around 300exporters whereas today you can see morethan 3000 exhibitors conducting businessunder one roof here. People in EPCH haveworked hard to make this show better. Earlier this was a kind of Indianshow but now this is an international fair. Exhibitors who are puttingtheir efforts and money here are getting what they are expecting fromthis fair. IHGF Delhi Fair has given us many ideas, be it about productupgradation or demands of buyers and this has helped us move on fromour traditional approach of exhibiting and selling. It has helped us toexpand our business as well. And if I talk about the textile industry, therehas been an increase of 400-500% in the industry over the years, allbecause of this fair. In the coming time, this fair is going to be alandmark fair in the world of exports and India is going to be the bestdestination for sourcing. Arshad MirArshad MirArshad MirArshad MirArshad Mir, Director, Director, Director, Director, Director,Mir Handicrafts,Mir Handicrafts,Mir Handicrafts,Mir Handicrafts,Mir Handicrafts

All exporters involved in this processand progress deserve accolades

This is the 43rd spring fair. There has beentransformation in this fair at certain levels, forinstance at infrastructure as well as clientagelevel. Exporters of India showcase theirproducts to buyers from all around theworld. This is one of the biggest and thelargest shows, both nationally andinternationally. Initially, Frankfurt show was in trend but now this showis fast catching up with all other shows of its kind. It is great that aCouncil like EPCH is organizing this show that is today ranked amongthe top in the world. I, on behalf of EPCH, congratulate all our exportersinvolved in this process and progress. Neeraj Khanna, Nodi ExportsNeeraj Khanna, Nodi ExportsNeeraj Khanna, Nodi ExportsNeeraj Khanna, Nodi ExportsNeeraj Khanna, Nodi Exports

EPCH is helping this industry realize itsfull potential

Having been into this business since the lasttwo decades and 8 years with EPCH, I haveseen the monumental change in thehandicraft export industry. IHGF Delhi Fairhas helped every exporter to increase theirbusiness from ground zero to the sky. Icannot see any other platform as useful asIHGF. If we look at the history of Indian exports, it is getting better day byday and it is EPCH which is helping this industry realize its full potential.And if I talk about benefits to the North East Region (NER), this fair haschanged the life and the business of people over there. The NERhandicrafts industry which has been exhibiting handicrafts of naturalproducts and textile crafts, has been gaining attentions of the globalmarket which was in the dark earlier. The fair has given us new trends towork on and it is helping in getting buyers. I am expecting more andmore exhibitors from NER to this platform and I really appreciate theefforts of EPCH and IHGF for taking our businesses, global.Jesmina Zeliang, ProprietorJesmina Zeliang, ProprietorJesmina Zeliang, ProprietorJesmina Zeliang, ProprietorJesmina Zeliang, Proprietor,Heirloom Naga,Heirloom Naga,Heirloom Naga,Heirloom Naga,Heirloom Naga

IHGF Delhi Fair is on an expansion mode

In a single term, this fair is "One Stop Shop"for buyers across the country for all theproducts. From fashion to tradition, the fair isready to show you everything. It is beneficialfor those buyers who buy various products,not some particular products. The decision ofshifting this fair from Pragati Maidan to hereat the Expo Centre was a landmark move. AtPragati Maidan we were only around 600 exhibitors, whereas here wehave more than 3000. And the number of buyers has gone up from 100to over 6000. Buyers from across the globe are appreciating the fair andthe facilities being provided by IHGF and EPCH. The atmosphere and thepresentation are of international level. The layout of the Mart is also easyto understand. I can proudly say that this fair is comparable to the bestin the world and the only one of its kind. And we are on an expansionmode, right from the fair, to exhibitors and to buyers. I can see this fairpoised to become the best in the world.

Simrandeep Singh Kohli, Sehaj Impex, Dee Kay Overseas andSimrandeep Singh Kohli, Sehaj Impex, Dee Kay Overseas andSimrandeep Singh Kohli, Sehaj Impex, Dee Kay Overseas andSimrandeep Singh Kohli, Sehaj Impex, Dee Kay Overseas andSimrandeep Singh Kohli, Sehaj Impex, Dee Kay Overseas andKohli Export CorporationKohli Export CorporationKohli Export CorporationKohli Export CorporationKohli Export Corporation

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With time this fair is inching ahead ofits counterparts in Europe and USA

This is a good show and attractive in termsof display. Exporters have come up withnewer assortments. All the exhibitors havedisplayed different colours, designs andtrends in their respective product categoriesat the IHGF Delhi Fair. With time this fair isinching ahead of its counterparts in Europeand the USA. Though we have a workforce of around 10 million artisansin our country, hand-made production was declining day by day inStates like Rajasthan. We are working to revive those art forms. With thecoordination of EPCH, we as part of National Centre for Design & ProductDevelopment (NCDPD), are also working on various projects towards thisendeavour. Ravi K PRavi K PRavi K PRavi K PRavi K Passi, R K Arts; Co-Chairman, NCDPDassi, R K Arts; Co-Chairman, NCDPDassi, R K Arts; Co-Chairman, NCDPDassi, R K Arts; Co-Chairman, NCDPDassi, R K Arts; Co-Chairman, NCDPD

Participation of young exporters hasmade a constructive difference

This fair has grown positively with time.From 10 to 20 stalls in the past, now thereare 200 to 300 stalls in each displaycategory. The timing of this fair is great.Participation of young exporters has made aconstructive difference to the fair. Their wayof displaying products is good. We alsoincluded exporters from the North East Region to enhance their reachinternationally. There was a time when artisans of Rajasthan were notable to display their products in these fairs and now I feel, Rajasthan hasdeveloped more than any other State has, in terms of production andexport of their products. EPCH has done a commendable job throughoutto promote this sector and IHGF Delhi Fair.Sudhir TSudhir TSudhir TSudhir TSudhir Tyagi, Supras Internationalyagi, Supras Internationalyagi, Supras Internationalyagi, Supras Internationalyagi, Supras International

This Spring Fair looks good as it runs itscourse

This is a great platform and is at its peak,growing day by day. Frankfurt and Europeused to be the hub of exports and sourcing,involving large gatherings of buyers andsellers, but now, this trend has shifted as IHGFDelhi Fair has pulled the entire internationalcrowd towards itself. There is 20% increase inthe number of buyers coming to this fair, compared to IHGF Delhi Fair'sprevious February edition. EPCH has played an important role in this.They have worked hard. They have sent teams to Hong Kong, Paris, US,etc. to make sure that this show is promoted among a widerinternational clientele. Now all that EPCH needs to do is expand the fairin terms of space so that growing number of exhibitors can beaccommodated. Naved Ur Rehman, ZedsonsNaved Ur Rehman, ZedsonsNaved Ur Rehman, ZedsonsNaved Ur Rehman, ZedsonsNaved Ur Rehman, Zedsons

Buyers are keen to source directly fromthe makers and manufacturing bases

This industry is expanding. Exporters wereearlier more interested in Frankfurt and HongKong trade fairs but the taste and inclinationof buyers has eventually changed. They nowwant to get products from the manufacturingcountries, from countries which actually craftor produce the products. This is why they arenow coming to this fair in large numbers. Right now the trend is suchthat, buyers are attracted to manufacturer exporters who are specializedin certain products unlike those who deal in a range of products. Focusis on the makers. Now, the industry has become more compliancespecific, be it social, legal or any other compliance related to production,workplace, occupational standards, etc.Anoop ShankhdharAnoop ShankhdharAnoop ShankhdharAnoop ShankhdharAnoop Shankhdhar, DBA India Exports Pvt. Ltd., DBA India Exports Pvt. Ltd., DBA India Exports Pvt. Ltd., DBA India Exports Pvt. Ltd., DBA India Exports Pvt. Ltd.

Fair offers equal opportunity to allcategory of exporters

IHGF since inception has been trulyillustrative with changes and learning,benefitting all. All possible with EPCH'srelentless efforts. They have represented ourbest interest at every level and have given ussuch a good platform like this fair. Today it isrecognized globally and buyers here fromacross the globe are testimony to this fact. This fair welcomes all levelsand sizes of exporters into its fold and offers them equal opportunity.Having grown consistently with each edition, this fair stands tochallenge many other big sized fairs across the world. Our visitingbuyers are happy with the facilities and products here. IHGF Delhi Fair isa major milestone for this industry. VS Goel, Goel Exports VS Goel, Goel Exports VS Goel, Goel Exports VS Goel, Goel Exports VS Goel, Goel Exports

What you see today are the efforts ofEPCH over a period of 30 years

IHGF Delhi Fair has been providing greatopportunities to all kind of exhibitors. Thisyear over 3000 participants have gatheredand buyer turnout is indicating over 7500registrations. Buyers from every corner of theworld can be seen here conducting businesswith a cross section of exhibitors from allover India. It is a rare combination and offers a significant tradeplatform. EPCH also strives to gather our regional artisan crafts at the fair.IHGF Delhi Fair has been playing a defining role of connecting buyersand sellers as well as promoting India as a major sourcing hub. Whatyou see today are the efforts of EPCH over a period of 30 years. Inspite ofglobal recession, exports of handicrafts remained steady and registeredgrowth. Subhash Kawatra, Curio PalaceSubhash Kawatra, Curio PalaceSubhash Kawatra, Curio PalaceSubhash Kawatra, Curio PalaceSubhash Kawatra, Curio Palace

EPCH endeavours to bring this industrycloser to markets of the world

When I recollect the entire journey of theEPCH and the IHGF Delhi Fair, I rememberthat this fair was a very small platform beingorganized in order to gather exporters.EPCH's membership numbered a fewexporters and participation at this fair wasfairly low. With years of hard work, both havegrown. EPCH has a membership of 10,000 exporters and the IHGF DelhiFair that started with 300 exporters has reached participation of over3000 exhibitors. Everything has grown manifold. In my opinion, this fairis the biggest in the world and our products are sought after by thebiggest of importers and buyers. Buyers can also see products fromupcoming entrepreneurs and crafts persons at this fair who have distinctproducts that can be customized for various markets. EPCH, through itsendeavours is fulfilling its aim of nurturing and expanding India'shandicrafts industry and taking its reach to all markets in the world.Ashok K Arora, Stalwart ImpexAshok K Arora, Stalwart ImpexAshok K Arora, Stalwart ImpexAshok K Arora, Stalwart ImpexAshok K Arora, Stalwart Impex

EPCH has taken the Indian handicraftsindustry closer to the world

IHGF Delhi Fair has been amazingly great andthe way it has increased exports for thehandicrafts sector is excellent. Over the past 6-7 years, exports from this sector have reached23000 Cr. from 7000 Cr. This has been madepossible only due to the unstinting hard workof EPCH and its team towards building a brandfor Indian handicrafts, bringing together suppliers from India and buyersfrom every part of the world and offering an environment conducive forbusiness, replete with facilities and signature services for our tradevisitors. EPCH has also been in the forefront in its publicity activitieswhich has subsequently brought us within reach of a global audienceand facilitated presence of our products in every country ofthe world. K L Ramesh, Sri Vijayalakshmi Agarbathi WorksK L Ramesh, Sri Vijayalakshmi Agarbathi WorksK L Ramesh, Sri Vijayalakshmi Agarbathi WorksK L Ramesh, Sri Vijayalakshmi Agarbathi WorksK L Ramesh, Sri Vijayalakshmi Agarbathi Works

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Designers ForumLOCATION : 2nd Floor, Central Function Building, India Expo Centre

Pramila ChoudharyPramila ChoudharyPramila ChoudharyPramila ChoudharyPramila ChoudharyTTTTTextile Designer from NIDextile Designer from NIDextile Designer from NIDextile Designer from NIDextile Designer from NID+91 7733840333,choudharypramila@gmail.com

"I am working asa designer in aplace calledJalore nearJodhpur and Ihave 40 artisansworking underme. Most ofthem arewomen whilethere are a fewmale artisans as

well. These women practice an age old Ari Taricraft done to make products like odhanis and stoles.Their new generation is not engaged in this craftand is in fact drifting away from such artisanalwork. While working with these artisans we takecare to retain the originality of these crafts as wellas their sustainability and character attached tothis craft. Rather, we endeavor to bring in newdesigns and more options. These artisans takeinspiration from trees, leaves and patterns fromtheir surroundings to make their crafts. It is timeconsuming at the beginning but eventually bringin clarity and artisans involved in the project seedesign possibilities in their conventional products.For them it is like breaking a barrier and learning

something that equips them for a competitiveworld. This craft, earlier confined to odhanis is alsoused to make textile products like embroideredcushions."

Sushil MoharanaSushil MoharanaSushil MoharanaSushil MoharanaSushil MoharanaDesigner - TDesigner - TDesigner - TDesigner - TDesigner - Textile and Stoneextile and Stoneextile and Stoneextile and Stoneextile and Stone+91 9937012636, susilmaharana@yahoo.co.in

I am fromBhubaneshwar,O d i s h a ,engaged inthe work ofstone Thei n t e g r a t e dd e s i g n &t e c h n i c a ldevelopmentproject I 'vedone is in

stone carving craft of Bhubaneshwar in which Ihave trained 40 women artisan and developed 25articles of plantation, candle stands, design pillars,etc. in serprntine, sand stone and granite. There is agood response from everyone and it is veryencouraging. To reduce the weight of the productand to make it more contemporary, I 'mexperimenting with combination of stone withmetal, stone with wood, etc. for a future line ofproducts. The motto is to create more commerciallyviable, contemporary pieces of art.

Arvind JoshuaArvind JoshuaArvind JoshuaArvind JoshuaArvind JoshuaNIFT Hyderabad GraduateNIFT Hyderabad GraduateNIFT Hyderabad GraduateNIFT Hyderabad GraduateNIFT Hyderabad Graduate+ 91 7386392681 mail:josharavind@gmail.com

Since the past 13years I have beenw o r k i n gextensively withkhadi, crochet,bamboo, brass &copper, handembroidery andwooden toys. Mymotto is to bridgethe gap betweenthe skilled artisans

of the villages of India and the trend conscious,quality demanding urban consumer. The integratedproject I executed was in Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh,known for the work of lace and hand crochet craft.This craft form has been around for the last 100years and several women in Andhra Pradesh'sNarsapur area have been practicing this craft in theconfines of their homes. Our basic idea was tomobilize these people to turn into full timeentrepreneurs and explore their products' marketpotential so that they improve their livelihood asdespite being highly skilled, these women earn verylittle. This intricate craft is gaining prominence inthe international market and these artisans canrightfully claim a market presence through proper

Integrated Design & Technical Development Projectswith Craft Traditions of Rural India offer opportunityfor exporters to source innovations

The Integrated Design and Technical Development Project is an initiative of theDevelopment Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India,implemented by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), New Delhiby engaging designers from leading design institutes from India. Various craftsfrom all over India were identified for this project aimed at training artisans practicingtraditional craft skills and upgrading as well as honing their skills to enabling themto bring out more marketable product variations with their existing craft skills. Atotal of 40 artisans, mostly women are trained in a project spanning 5 months thatstarts with survey & research to access the existing designs in a particular craft, theavailable materials, technical inputs, production process and marketability of theproduct. Subsequently the artisans are trained to interpret possibilities with theircraft as well as their commercial viability. The latter part of the project includesproduct development and market testing. It concludes with a line of innovatedproducts, technically termed design prototypes, using the artisans' existing materialsand skills. Each individual project signs off with confidence building and to further

explore, possibilities. The aim of this project is to engage new generation artisans who are drifting away from their family craft practices, to guide artisanstowards bringing out products as per market demand and suitability as well as to revive languishing crafts.

An initiative of the Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), implemented byExport Promotion Council for Handicrafts

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Unique opportunity for exportersto identify and market innovationsIn a match making exercise, EPCH proposes to have a meeting between these creativedesigners and exporters who are interested in expanding their product base andworking together for introducing new product propositions and innovative variations.

training. The inspirations for the collections inhome furnishing, apparel and bags I have developedare, Red Indian philosophy and Islamic architecture.I am here at IHGF to understand the customerfeedback which I can take back home, share withmy artisans and come up with better products forthe next fair.

NehaNehaNehaNehaNehaTTTTTextile Designer from NIDextile Designer from NIDextile Designer from NIDextile Designer from NIDextile Designer from NID+91 9687853911;nehadeshbhratar63@gmail.com

The work I amengaged in isabout loinloom weavingof Dimapur,N a g a l a n d ,where theyh a v egeometr i ca lmotifs and usethis as theirt r a d i t i o n a l

garment. I was working with the Chakhasang tribe.The project was about developing the 40 skilledartisans to develop a new range of products fordifferent markets. Crafts that people practice thereare mostly with either rich tribal or traditionalbackground. They make products like tribal shawlsand stoles as well as the famed 'Mekhla' which canbe described as a drape that locals use to coverthemselves. These products as of now have buyersin local markets and suited to this clientele's tastes,makers continued to use the traditional red, yellowand green in these products. As a designer Iintroduced some new ideas in form of differentcolour schemes without altering the products theywere already making. We have tried to introducedifferent colour schemes, using which newpatterns can be made. We also noticed that owingto local demand, people are using polyester andother synthetic material to make low cost options.We are coaxing them to stick to natural wools sothat these products can be exported to Europeancountries and other nations where they can caterthe need of buyers who need woolen clothes. Weare also working on introducing new designs inbags and stoles using the same craft technique.

DeepshikhaDeepshikhaDeepshikhaDeepshikhaDeepshikhaNIFT Hyderabad GraduateNIFT Hyderabad GraduateNIFT Hyderabad GraduateNIFT Hyderabad GraduateNIFT Hyderabad Graduate +91 7895687097rdeepshikha.shish5@gmail.com

My integrated design & technical developmentproject took place in Nagal, Saharangpur , UP, where40 artisans were trained for 3 months in handembroidery using stitches like running stitch, chainstitch, blanket stitch, back stitch, laisy daisy, etc. tocreate products like bags, cushion covers, table

runners, place mats, etc. which are market viableand trendy for the season. The artisans used tomake pillow covers, bed sheets using only chainstitch. I trained these artisans in the other stitchesto create visually appealing products. The artisansnow have more variety to offer to the customersnow which would help them to have better wages.As there is no market for these artisans, they makeblankets and pillows for domestic use. Somesamples are showcased here.

Sanathoi SinghaSanathoi SinghaSanathoi SinghaSanathoi SinghaSanathoi SinghaNIFT Shillong GraduateNIFT Shillong GraduateNIFT Shillong GraduateNIFT Shillong GraduateNIFT Shillong Graduate+91 77338 40333

My integrated design and technical developmentproject wason bambooand caneproducts inL e n g p u i ,Mizoram.B a s i c a l l ythis craft isa b o u tw e a v i n gand basket

making using locally available material and usedby the local populace for carrying water and otheruse in regular household activities. Throughresearch, training and innovation, we haveintroduced different sizes in these products so thatthey can be used as home décor items as well.Products like flower vases and food baskets andpen stands are being introduced. The entireworking process was quite interesting and helpedme attain detailed knowledge and experience inthis sector. The only thing which requires attentionis development lack of communication andtransportation, as most of the artisans live in villagesand interior parts of the state and it becomesdifficult to transport the ready products to themarket.

Sunil KumarSunil KumarSunil KumarSunil KumarSunil KumarNIFT Bhopal GraduateNIFT Bhopal GraduateNIFT Bhopal GraduateNIFT Bhopal GraduateNIFT Bhopal Graduate

My project alsoinvolves crafts ofcane and bamboo butin Himachal Pradesh.The artisans in myproject were fully aswell as semi-skilled.They make productslike place-mats, office

dustbins, lights and few products for decorativepurposes. They also make jewellery using bamboo.The prevalence of these products is majorly in thedomestic market. To tune them for a wider buyerbase, proper design orientation was needed. Also,

infrastructure and machine are needed to supportthe process. People in this region of Himachal arealso engaged in making the famous Chambarumaal that uses needlework so intricate that thework appears on both sides of the fabric. Thisparticular craft is languishing as it is timeconsuming, arduous and doesn't fetch a justifiedprice in the local market. We are trying to revive it.Another product is the geometrically borderedKullu shawl. These are also handmade and theyuse basic colour schemes like red, yellow andgreen. We are trying to bring in new interpretationsin this.

Sudhish KumarSudhish KumarSudhish KumarSudhish KumarSudhish KumarBFA Graduate from KeralaBFA Graduate from KeralaBFA Graduate from KeralaBFA Graduate from KeralaBFA Graduate from Kerala+91 9846788494sudheesh.art@gmail.com

I have worked withcrafts of bamboo,reed, coconutderivatives, palmleaves, etc., in TamilNadu and Kerala.Through the projectof DC (Handicrafts),I have beenengaged in the craftof coir products in

Kerala. These are made of coconut derivatives. Thereare around 40 artisans under me and I have beendoing this work for last five years. We use coconutsshells to make products like candle stands,jewellery boxes, lamp stands, pen stands, smalldecorative ponds, etc. Through the project we havedeveloped 25 kinds of products. This fair has beena great platform to showcase this craft. The localmarket is not so promising for these artisans andthey need to be guided to introduce their productsin the international market.

Piku ShahPiku ShahPiku ShahPiku ShahPiku ShahEmpanelled DesignerEmpanelled DesignerEmpanelled DesignerEmpanelled DesignerEmpanelled Designer, Ministry of T, Ministry of T, Ministry of T, Ministry of T, Ministry of Textilesextilesextilesextilesextiles

I am engaged ina craft jewellerymaking of WestBengal that usesmaterials likes e e t a l p a t t i ( anatural material),leather, copper,horn, jute, caneand bamboo.This jewellerycraft is quite wellknown both in

and outside Bengal. It has the possibility of beingaltered and enhanced for a wider market presencein India and overseas.

For details and confirmation, interested member exporters may contact: 9718810045

19th February at 5pm, Board Room (Ground Floor), Central Function Building

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This is my second time in this fair. We are importers of home

furnishings; designer fabrics, cushions and gifts. We have

retail and wholesale business in Japan of home furnishings.

We import apprximately 50% from India and remaining

50% from China. The fair is very good in terms of product

display and designs. In our country they like Indian products

very much. And for my personal shopping I am going to

buy a ‘chappal’ for me and some handmade bed sheet. The food is so good. The

buyers lounge at the fair is very nice. Shun YShun YShun YShun YShun Yamada, Japanamada, Japanamada, Japanamada, Japanamada, Japan

Prime Interest: Home furnishings

Buyers comment... Prime Interest:lighting & decoratives

My company deals lightingproducts, lamps and decorativeitems and I here to source forthis category. I am looking forproducts made up of glass andiron. We import approximately20% of our stocks from India.The market presence of Indian products in Poland isnot very strong. There is scope as Indian products havebetter quality than many other Asian countries. Iwould like to go for new suppliers and new range ofproducts here. We are planning to expand ourbusiness with India and the future is looking good!Wojciech Kozlowski, Poland

Dealing in wooden and giftitems, we have been doingbusiness with India since theinception of my company. I havebeen coming to India for last 38years. Indian exporters shouldavoid repetetive designs and

focus on innovating, to be able to capture theimagination of the european consumer.Shane O'mahonyShane O'mahonyShane O'mahonyShane O'mahonyShane O'mahony, UK, UK, UK, UK, UK

Prime Interest: Gifts and wooden items

This is our first time in this fair. We areimporters of furniture and fabric. We

are looking fornew suppliers.50% of our totalimport wesource fromIndia and we arehappy with theproduct quality

and service. The other remaining 50%we import from different countries likeIndonesia and Europe. The idea oforganizing these kinds of fairs is verygood. In our country the Indianproducts starts trending already. Wehave few local markets in our countrywhere you find Indian products also.Here items in this fair are quitedifferent. The food is really amazing.Catheine Giraud, MauritiusCatheine Giraud, MauritiusCatheine Giraud, MauritiusCatheine Giraud, MauritiusCatheine Giraud, Mauritius

Prime Interest:Furniture and Fabrics

his is our firstever visit to Indiaand also to thistype of fair. Weare looking forsome goodaccessories andsome long lasting contem-prary indoorand outdoor furniture. Till day we don'thave any regular suppliers here in Indiabut we are very much looking forwardto establish some links here. And wedon't have any source of import fromIndian we import goods from Europe.The fair in terms of product displaydesign and material is looking verygood and bit different which wenormally don't see in our country'smarket. In our country few of ourfriends have some regular suppliers inIndia and they praise the quality andproduct very much.

Jarvis BarkerJarvis BarkerJarvis BarkerJarvis BarkerJarvis Barker, Austral ia, Austral ia, Austral ia, Austral ia, Austral ia

Prime Interest:Furniture & Accesories

Prime Interest: Lamps and DecorMy Company - Indian Touch, deals in home décor, furnitureand lamps. We have some regularsuppliers here - few of them are inthis fair and some are from differentparts of India. WSe primarilyexclusively import from India, only avery small part, say 1% from China.The fair in terms of product display,design and material is somethingnew and full of surprises. In France people like Indianproducts like furniture and lightning items. This fair has awide range on display and it gives you more options toexplore. Pawan Deep Singh, France

Pawan Deep Singh, FrancePawan Deep Singh, FrancePawan Deep Singh, FrancePawan Deep Singh, France

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Prime Interest:

Handicrafts and Gifts

We have ourfurniture businessin France. Here inIndia this is our firsttime in this fair andwe are looking forsome good designsin furniture items and some decorationitems too. We have a few regular suppliershere but we want to meet some newsuppliers. We import around 20% of ourproducts from India and remaining fromall over the world. In our country peoplelike Indian products very much and theIndian textile quality is quite famous overthere. We see a good future of Indianprducts in our country. The mobileapplication is good and the lounge has arelaxing atmosphere. FFFFFayayayayay, F, F, F, F, Francerancerancerancerance

Prime Interest:Furniture and Decoratives

This our first day in

India, we are searching

for some good work in

gift items and

handicrafts also. We will

check the accessories

sections as well. We are

looking for some supplier who will assure us

of the quality as well as on tme delivery. The

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Seminars & Presentations

Seen on the dais (LtoR) : Mr. Ravi K Passi,COA Member, EPCH and Co-Chairman,NCDPD; Mr. K L Ramesh, COA Member,EPCH; Mr. O P Prahladka, Vice Chairman,EPCH; and Mr. Karan Singh Yadav, VicePresident, Reception Committee, IHGFDelhi Fair-Spring 2017.

Implication of Union Budget 2017-18 -Opportunities for MSME Sector

Mr. Nitin Vaid provided a backdrop to the budget in terms of a fiscal perspective includingdemonetisation- a move to shift from physical currency to digital currency. He describedabout amended tax laws and international tax treaties, tax benefit bonds and personalincome tax policy. He also explained about tax holiday s for SEZs and benefits for start-upsThe session concluded with a Q & A.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) – A dream becomes a reality

The seminar was conducted by Mr. B K Verma, Executive Partner,Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan and aimed at enlightening theparticipants on the implications of GST on handicrafts sector andaddress queries of exporters on what is in store for them in theGST regime. The seminar was happening on a day coincidingwith the GST Council’s meeting in Udaipur to finalise the draftlaw. The finalized draft then needs to be passed by the parliamentand State legislatures before the rate structures are finallyannounced. According to Mr. Verma, if all goes as per plan, wecan expect GST to be in force w.e.f. !st July 2017. GST is acomprehensive tax levied on manufacture, sale and consumptionof goods and services at a national level that is all set to integratethe state economies and boost overall growth, impacting the taxstructure, tax incidence, tax computation, tax payment,compliance, credit utilization and reporting, leading to a complete overhaul of the currentindirect tax system. It is expected to have a far-reaching impact on almost all the aspects ofthe business operations in the country.

Speaker:Nitin Vaid, Director,Tax Division,PricewaterhouseCooperPvt. Ltd.

Mr. B K Verma, ExecutivePartner, Lakshmikumaran& Sridharan makes apresentation on GST

IHGF Delhi Fair - Spring 2017 Show Bulletin is brought out on behalf of EPCH by Chapakhana.com; www.epbureau.in