The 39th edition of IHGF, was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. Rama Raman,Chairman, Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway Authority, in thepresence of Mr. N P Singh(IAS), District Magistrate, Gautam Budhnagar;Mr. Yogender Yadav, Additional CEO, GNIDA; Mr. Navraj Goyal, AdditionalDevelopment Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles; esteemed guest, Mr. PradipShetty; Mr. Lekhraj Maheshwari, Chairman, EPCH; Mr. Rakesh Kumar, ChairmanIEML and Executive Director, EPCH; Mr. Raj K Malhotra, ex-Chairman, IEML andformer Chairman, EPCH; Vice-Chairmen, EPCH-Mr. Rajesh Kumar Jain andMr. Prince Malik; Co-Chairman, NCDPD, Mr. Ravi K Passi; Mr. Vinod Johari,President, Reception Committee, IHGF - Spring 2015; Vice Presidents, ReceptionCommittee, IHGF - Spring 2015, Mr. Vishal Bohra and Mr. Shahnawaz Khan;

Members of Committee ofAdministration, EPCH, Mr. K L Ramesh,Mr. D Kumar, Mr. Arshad Mir,Ms. Jesmina Zeliang, etc.; Mr. Abdul

Azim, President, MoradabadHandicrafts Exporters Association;Mr. R K Verma, Director, EPCH;participating companies, overseasbuyers, journalists, press & media.

Venue: India Expo Centre & Mart, Delhi-NCR

Show Bulletin II

Organizer: Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts

20-23 FEBRUARY 2015

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AWARDS CEREMONY

22nd February, 2015 - 10.30 AM: Awards for

Best Display & Stand Design to be given away by

Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Hon'ble Minister of

State for Textiles (Independent Charge)

SEMINARS

21st February, 2015 - 04:00 PM: Opportunities and

Export Strategies for Handicraft Products in Latin

America & Caribbean Region

22nd February, 2015 - 04:00 PM: Effective Use

of Digital Marketing and Online Promotion for

Handicrafts Sector

23rd February, 2015 - 11:30 AM: Yiwu China

- New Starting Point of New Silk Road

Seen in the picture: Chief Guest, Mr. Rama Raman,Chairman, Noida, Greater Noida and YamunaExpressway Authority (centre); On his right areMr. Yogender Yadav, Additional CEO, GNIDA,Mr. Lekhraj Maheshwari, Chairman, EPCH,Mr. Navraj Goyal, Additional DC (Handicrafts) andesteemed guest, Mr. Pradip Shetty; on the rightare Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, IEML andExecutive Director, EPCH, Mr. N P Singh(IAS),District Magistrate, Gautam Budhnagar,Mr. Shahnawaz Khan, Vice President, ReceptionCommittee, IHGF - Spring 2015 and Mr. VinodJohari, President, Reception Committee, IHGF -Spring 2015.

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"We are extremely delighted to have Mr. Rama Raman here, a person whosedynamism is very well known to all of us," said Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman,IEML and Executive Director, EPCH, welcoming the guests and expressing hisgratitude for their benign presence at the IHGF Spring 2015 inaugurationceremony. Appreciating Mr. Raman's dynamism, Mr. Kumar spoke ofMr. Raman's insistence at taking steps forward to bring India Expo Centre toglobal media attention over the past three years. "Prior to that, we were inexistence but as a state of art facility such as this, all we needed was somerecognition," Mr. Kumar said and added that it was Mr. Raman whoseguidance gave that push. The Expo Centre has since hosted not just onebut three events of repute that were inaugurated by the Prime Minister ofIndia and one was graced by the President.

At the District Administration level of Gautam Budhnagar we have receiveda lot of support, Mr. Kumar said and added that in continuation to thissupport we have our new DM-Mr. N P Singh, who is known for hisdynamism in the past districts that he has served. He also thankedMr. Singh for accepting EPCH's invitation instantly and agreeing to gracethe inauguration ceremony. A special welcome was extended to Mr. PradipShetty, esteemed guest, who would help make inroads of India's exports toChina.

A glimpse of the informal media interactionafter the fair inauguration

Mr. Kumar took pride in mentioning that in Asia, India is the only countryexcept China that witnesses, at one time, handicrafts from over 2500exporters. This is a rare distinction and it is a matter of pride to beassociated with such an event. People behind this success are our memberexporters who have made us not only made EPCH, the largest exportpromotion council in the country but are also providing livelihood to over7000 million artisans in India, besides reaching out to several marketsoverseas.

Mr. Vinod Johari, President, Reception Committee, IHGF - Spring 2015, inhis address spoke of EPCH’s and IHGF’s humble beginnings and awholesome journey that had got them to reach out to buyers across theglobe. He thanked the buyers for their time and visit and also thankedexporters as well as team IHGF that had worked tirelessly for the show’ssuccess.“ So, lets give it a best shot!, he concluded.

The inauguration ceremony concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Mr. RajeshKumar Jain, Vice Chairman, EPCH. Stating that it was his proud privilege topropose the vote of thanks, he thanked the esteemed guests for sparingtheir valuable time to visit IHGF and see the wide range of handicrafts thissector manufactures, all put up in 12 display categories. This would go along way in encouraging the exporters, he said and added that EPCH isgrateful for the patronage bestowed on them by the Ministry of Textiles,Office of the DC, Handicrafts and other government authorities. On behalfof the Council, he also thanked the buyers for traveling long distances tovisit the fair and conduct business here. He also thanked the press andmedia for their support and coverage of IHGF over its many editions.

IHGF - Spring 2015 Show Bulletin is brought out on behalf of EPCH by EPB; E-mail: mail@epbureau.com, Tel.: +91 11 22246094

Buyers Comment...Visiting IHGF for the 37th time!

I am an importer and advisor; I am visiting IHGF

for the 37th time.

Having seen the fair

from its early days,

I feel that the fair is

fresher, cleaner and

more decent. I am

impressed by the

Jewelry, garments

and bags that I saw on today. I love that the

exporters are now ready to make custom made

products to suit the needs of the buyers. The

fair is now bigger with more space and better

marketing with EPCH reaching out to buyers

through various mediums and this brings IHGF

on level with other international fairs. I also feel

that the home décor section is getting better

and the designs are very good.

Bert DeMey, Holland

Especially loved the textile products with small beads

on them

I am here on behalf of my company, which has a chain of retail shops

all over Europe. I really liked the textiles and knobs that I saw today.

I specially loved the textile products with small beads on them. It is my

first visit to IHGF and I have seen some new items here. The fair is nice

but reaching here can be a little difficult. We mainly deal in furniture

and home décor products. The quality of the products is very good and I would love to see more.

I also source products from China; the main difference is that they offer more competitive prices,

but the skill and materials of the Indian exporters are better. Audrey, France

Exclusive as well as custom made

I’ve been visiting

IHGF since 2005 to

source products for

kitchen and home

décor. I am a

wholesaler and also

have two retail

stores. I have found

new items here. I also give my own designs and

get them custom-made here. I am happy with

the products and ambience. I see India’s

strengths in offering exclusive as well as custom

made goods. Jihad Raad, Lebanon

Indians have the best

understanding of European taste

We are Spain

based wholesaler

and cater to mix

market. We are

here for furniture,

lamps, carpets,

bone and glass

products. This is

my family business which we started 15-20

years back. Apart from Indi we also source

our products from Philippines, Thailand and

Japan. But I feel that Indians have the best

understanding of European taste, necessity

imagination. Though China is a big

competition for Indian market but they fail

to match Indian quality. Most importantly we

feel coming to India is like a present,

anywhere else its ‘work’. But scope for

improvement is always there and IHGF fairs

are on right track.

Javier Ussia, Spain

Impressive products made us return

I run my wholesale

company in United

Kingdom. We have been

in the business from

past 25 years and deal in

glass and metalware.

Initially we used to

source goods from India

but stopped doing so few years back. It was one of

the international fairs two years back where we

saw the India product which impressed us. This

made us to return to IHGF fairs. Beyond India we

also source our products from China and Hong

Kong. However, Chinese market lacks variation and

this is strength of Indian market. Indian products

come with a quality assurance. Varied designs

works as icing on the cake. Compared to past, now

fairs in India are much better.

Gill Brier, UK

Sampling time in Indian is less

I am US based

wholesaler for

home decor,

fashion

accessories and

jewellery and

this is my first

visit to India.

Indian products I saw in the Spring Fair,

Birmingham impressed me. I got to know

about the fair through internet. Quality and

design of Indian products makes them a

hot pick. Especially, the designs here are

spot on. As Indian products are in trend it

will make sourcing an easy task. I have

been sourcing products from Kenya,

Philippines and Vietnam. Sampling time in

Indian is less, so it is adding on to my good

experience. Also, they are good people to

do business with. This show is a good

package. If things go well I might replace

Frankfurt fair with IHGF Fairs from my

business schedule. Maura Lall, USA

Ordered a lot of décor stuff

I am the owner of Pieter Porters Collections.

We are Belgium

based wholesalers.

We deal in interior

décor and cater to

high and medium

end market. I have

been visiting India

for past three years.

Apart from India, I also source my products

from Indonesia, China and Italy. Doing business

in India has always been an amazing

experience. We have ordered a lot of décor

stuff today but hope to add more on the

list tomorrow. The ‘unfinished chandeliers’ with

one of the exhibitors which were rough and

looked antique have impressed me a lot. The

arrangements are perfect and well in place.

I wish to visit IHGF every year.

Pieter Porters, Belgium

Looking primarily for cushions and rugs

l manage Lindell & Co based in Paris. We have been coming to India

for past two years majorly to observe the designing & manufacturing

of home furnishing. This is my third visit to IHGF fair. I am looking

primarily for cushions and rugs. Apart from India we also import from

France and Nepal. I find Varanasi very interesting compared to IHGF,

for carpets. I feel that these fairs carter more to the high end and

wholesale market. I am hopeful for improvement in future.

Gabrielle Soyer, France

Really excited to see things here

I am a wholesaler and I am

really excited to see

things at the fair. I am here

for lamps, give aways, gifts

and home décor.

Andre Korsten,

South Africa

Impressed by wooden photo-frames

I am an internet retailer and I deal in all segments of

products exhibited in IHGF.

It is my first visit to IHGF and

I am delighted to see the

variety and designs

available here. Out of all the

products, I liked the carpets

and metal products the

most. I am also impressed

by some wooden photo-frames that I saw. I source

products from both India and China. After visiting IHGF,

I think that I will be sourcing more of my products

from India as the quality here is better.

Kuznetsov Alexander, Russia

Mr. Shetty, who has been based in China for over

20 years, feels that we can learn humility and

hospitality from the Chinese companies. Talking

about the rich cultural heritage that India has, he

said that “India is lucky to have had the

forefathers we had, who gave us such a rich

culture; we are now selling culture through our

handicrafts”. He said that the Chinese market is

opening for Indian handicraft items as there is

very high buying capacity and they have great

regard for Indian traditions, culture and

handicrafts. Mr. Shetty mentioned that he saw

the fair and felt that Metals from Moradabad and

Wooden Items from Jaipur and Jodhpur will be

received well in the Chinese markets. He also

said that to enter the Chinese markets we need

to focus on Premium Hand made products with

superb quality and finish.

Mr. Pradip Shetty

The Chinese market is opening

for Indian handicraft items

Three factor gain for me- Quality,

Price and Design!

We are based in

Korea and run a

franchise chain in

Vietnam, Korea,

France and Dubai

for home decor

and furniture. This

my first visit to

India and I am impressed. A product impressed

me in Paris which was ‘Made in India’. I

searched for Indian products online and got to

know about this fair. As we were going through

ten ‘no business days’ we decided to explore

Indian market. This is the first day and I have

already confirmed orders with a couple of

exhibitors here. It’s a three factor gain for me-

Quality, Price and Design! The lighting, linen

and bedding fabric products are good. Though I

am a little disappointed with the attitude of big

exhibitors I must accept that doing business

with Indians is much easier.

Kim Min Ju & associate, Korea

Variety here never lets you

down

I am US

based

wholesaler

dealing in

hand bags,

jewellery,

pots and

wooden

products. My 15 years of experience

includes 13 years of business with

Indian exporters and IHGF fairs.

I source only Indian products. The

variety never lets you down but this

fair is a little disappointing on that

front. However, the quality is better.

I don’t come to the Autumn Fair as it

clashes with our fair chain in US.

I always enjoy buying in India. This

time I also want to experiment a bit

with gift items. The fair has grown

enormously with time. For me the

exhibitors in Halls have improved.

David Hinson, USA

Space for Indian products in Sweden

is expanding continuously

We are Swedish wholesaler for bone, wood

and glass products

and cater to high

and medium end

markets. We are

associated with

Indian exporters

from past 11 years.

We also source our

products from

Indonesia, Nepal, Poland, Russia and England.

Indian variety is unbeatable. I cannot say that

IHGF fair is one of the best fairs across the

globe but it is certainly evolving with time.

Innovation by Indian exporters should be

appreciated. Innovative designs make people

buy a lot. The space for Indian products in

Sweden is expanding continuously. Organizers

should work on better handling of food in the

Buyers lounge and more seating area is a must

for them.

Elias Valbo & associate, Sweden

Indian products are our

favorite

Our

company

is a

wholesaler

of

furniture

and

lighting

products. We are based in Korea. Apart

from India we also source our products

from China & Indonesia. Indian

products are our favorite because of

the quality and design. My boss has

been coming here for the past seven

years. I also feel that exhibitors should

work a bit towards increasing the

variety and innovation. My best wishes

are with the organizers.

Kang Bong Seok, Korea

Indian products receive a great reception in Israel

I am general manager of Paldinox Import and Marketing

Company based in Israel. We have been sourcing from

India for past five years. We import mainly from India

and a bit from China. The Indian products receive a great

reception in Israel. They find a good market over there.

We feel that the quality of Indian imports is pretty good

as compared to the other countries. The prices here are

economical which adds to the buying experience.

Moni Danon, Israel

Quite a Field Day

at IHGF Spring!

Merchandize that brings in a distinguished edgein an explosion of colours

MAIN COURSE

Exporters respond to requirements of an ever compatible marketplace

From ready products for Winter 2015 to planning your exclusivecustomized sourcing for 2016, the 39th IHGF offers it all. Meet over 300suppliers in each major category. Besides Furnishings, Furniture,Houseware and Fashion Accessories explore the amazing variety in tabletop items, photo frames, tableware, wall decor, figurines, embellishedoffice stationary, dry flowers & potpourri, incense, candles, etc.

Creativity and the ability to present innovative collections, updatedseason after season, are strong points of the manufacturers united underits banner. This strength sets IHGF apart and attracts international buyersfor merchandise to give their collections, a distinguished edge. Theemphasis is on lifestyle, panache, value addition, utility and environmentfriendly products.

An exporter based in Jaipur has brought in high-end painted and vinylfurniture. Produced in their ultra-modern factory, this furniture presents aunique blend of handicrafts and engineering, says their representative.They claim that there products have "Chinese prizes, VietnameseChinese prizes, VietnameseChinese prizes, VietnameseChinese prizes, VietnameseChinese prizes, Vietnamesefinishing and are made in Indiafinishing and are made in Indiafinishing and are made in Indiafinishing and are made in Indiafinishing and are made in India". Dealing in a range of collapsible,flat pack furniture, they have exhibited their new designs of dressers andentertainment units. Having honeycomb structure, their products arelight-weight and yet very solid. With buyers mostly coming fromdeveloped countries like US, Australia and European countries, they areparticipating in IHGF for the fourth time.

metal with casting. They export to Kuwait, Europe, Australia and Canada.IHGF participants since past two years, they feel, taking separate stalls hasfacilitated them with good space to showcase their varied products,theme wise.

Another home accent specialist from Moradabad participating since thebeginning years of IHGF have usually gained business and contacts at thisfair. Last edition brought them new customers from Japan and China. Thistime too they feel they would be "flooded with customers and enquiriesthroughout". With a rangecomprising aluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumantelopesantelopesantelopesantelopesantelopes, candles, mirror wallarts, pillar holders and variedhome decoratives, they offerproducts in various price points.Yet another home decormanufacturer from this city hasgot in decorative items likeflower vases and candleflower vases and candleflower vases and candleflower vases and candleflower vases and candleholdersholdersholdersholdersholders, made from metal,glass and wood that areexported to USA and primeEuropean markets.

Participants at IHGF since over30 editions now, a premiumproducts manufacturer fromMoradabad has displayedlighting optionslighting optionslighting optionslighting optionslighting options based onValentine and Christmas themes.With customers in USA andGermany they specialize in contemporary products like candle holders,festival products, table top accessories, planters, decorative platters, etc.besides a varied choice in furniture and furniture accessories, bathaccents, kitchen canisters and storage. Outdoor and patioOutdoor and patioOutdoor and patioOutdoor and patioOutdoor and patio productstoo feature among their popular export items. They feel the response ofbuyers is good. Another exporter from Moradabad dealing in brass, ironbrass, ironbrass, ironbrass, ironbrass, ironand glass decorativesand glass decorativesand glass decorativesand glass decorativesand glass decoratives has been participating in IHGF since the firstedition. They believe that product range with Indian exporters has beensame but IHGF has grown a lot. Satisfied with the initial footfall they arelooking forward to a successful fair. According to their representative,they have 20% new products in this fair. In order to meet the internationaldemand and to remain trendy they travel a lot and participate in overseas

fairs.

A Jodhpur based IHGF patron's stylish designs and intricatestylish designs and intricatestylish designs and intricatestylish designs and intricatestylish designs and intricateworkmanship spanning a range of wooden and metal handicrafts as wellas utility products have won them clients from all across the world, rightfrom US to New Zealand. With an indulgent display showing off ranges in

A Delhi based export house whichmanufactures in Jodhpur brought instriking wooden cupboards andstriking wooden cupboards andstriking wooden cupboards andstriking wooden cupboards andstriking wooden cupboards andcarved piecescarved piecescarved piecescarved piecescarved pieces. Having been a participantin IHGF for a long time, they are hoping toget some new buyers in addition to theregular buyers who visit them almost everytime. They export to almost all of Europeand the United States but their product isappreciated the most by German buyers.For this edition of IHGF, they have come up

with wooden cupboards with bleached white finish and paintedcupboards with authentic Indian designs which are a big hit.

Specialists in home decor and lifestylehome decor and lifestylehome decor and lifestylehome decor and lifestylehome decor and lifestyleproductsproductsproductsproductsproducts and IHGF participants since2005, a Moradabad based exporter hopesfor a positive response to their new range inhome decoratives. They export to USA, SouthAfrica and Europe. Another Moradabad basedexporter specializing in galvanized home andoffice decor products shared that theymanufacture multi-utility products using iron

hand engraved metal decoratives like lamps, tea lights, table top itemsand Christmas décor, this exhibitor has received "fabulous response." Aspecial mention of their lamps made from rough wood for theScandinavian market. Jodhpur based 'form' specialists have got in acolourful range in animal figurinescolourful range in animal figurinescolourful range in animal figurinescolourful range in animal figurinescolourful range in animal figurines, tree forms and accent furniturein combinations of wood, recycled fabric rag, metal, recycled wood andleather. They work with designers and buyers in USA and Europe.

With a display area sporting garden items, kitchen ware, cutlery andrecycled knick knacks besides many other products, a Jaipur basedexhibitor highlighted the hand-painted value additionhand-painted value additionhand-painted value additionhand-painted value additionhand-painted value addition in hisproducts made from steel, iron, brass, wood and ceramic. They exportmainly to USA, UK and smaller European markets. They have received afew enquiries from trade visitors. Another Jodhpur based exporter andmanufacturer who has been in business from past 25 yearsmanufacturing models, gifts, furniture and lampsmodels, gifts, furniture and lampsmodels, gifts, furniture and lampsmodels, gifts, furniture and lampsmodels, gifts, furniture and lamps, caters majorly toEuropean wholesale market. In order to stay in trend they keep updatingthemselves with trend information and forecasts. They take suggestionsfrom buyers and their cliental base. According to their representative, theyare offering 25% fresh products in this fair. They have huge expectationsfrom IHGF Spring Fair. The manufacturer is also happy with the footfall onthe first day.

An exhibitor of decorativeitems, participating for thesecond time at IHGF says, theyhave worked hard since thepast six months preparing newproducts for the fair as well asthe season ahead and have gotalong cabinet knobs out ofcabinet knobs out ofcabinet knobs out ofcabinet knobs out ofcabinet knobs out ofconcreteconcreteconcreteconcreteconcrete. "We are probablythe second in the world indoing this line of products,claims their representative.Their main export markets areUSA, UK, Germany andAustralia.

An Agra based exhibitor has got along crafts the city of the Taj is famousfor. They have ethnically exclusive utility decorative items, aromatherapydiffusers, oil burners, incense holders, candle holders, potpourri boxes,bathroom accessories, etc., all made of soft stone soft stone soft stone soft stone soft stone with judicialcombinations of wood. They export to US and parts of Europe. They haveseen the fair take shape and become a platform of international repute,bringing in potential business for all.

Among IHGF patrons is a firm established in Moradabad in 1971. They areengaged in the manufacture of antique reproductionsantique reproductionsantique reproductionsantique reproductionsantique reproductions as well as

classic home décor articles in metal, glass and wood. Enriched withinnovations every season, this time they offer new varieties in globes,magnifiers with bone handles and aluminum boats. They also have itemslike antique clocks, phones, sand clocks and chess boards.

A rug manufacturer and IHGF participant since past 12 years, hasinnovated new designs for the current and upcoming seasons. Out oftheir total imports, 50% are directed at USA and 30% go to variousmarkets in Europe. Keeping alive a continuous process of moving awayfrom old designs and bringing out newbringing out newbringing out newbringing out newbringing out new ones keeps buyers' interest intheir products intact, he shared. They are based in Bhadohi, near Varanasi.

A Mumbai based manufacturer of textile products like bed linen,embellished pillows and cushion coversembellished pillows and cushion coversembellished pillows and cushion coversembellished pillows and cushion coversembellished pillows and cushion covers, who has beenparticipating in IHGF since 10 years is expecting a good response to their'entire' new range. Mainly exporting to Germany, they rate their qualityfabric and innovative designs as their combined unique sellingproposition.

Moradabad based exporters of soft home furnishings like bed covers,cushions, curtains, etc. exporting majorly to the Middle East andEuropean countries say, they aim to bring out a minimum of 40 to 50new designs every time new designs every time new designs every time new designs every time new designs every time they are at IHGF and they have marked theirpresence here since 2009. The fabric used in their products is usuallyblended. They have been visited by their major clients as well as few newbuyers. A variety in hand block printed hand block printed hand block printed hand block printed hand block printed quilts have come in fromJaipur based manufacturers who have USA and Europe among theirtraditional markets.

Last Christmas has passed just a couple of months back but sourcing isalready in place with exhibitors specializing in festive décor andfestive décor andfestive décor andfestive décor andfestive décor andChristmas trimmingsChristmas trimmingsChristmas trimmingsChristmas trimmingsChristmas trimmings busy since early hours of the fair. Some of themhave peppy animal figurines for gardens as well. One of them, recentlyback with appreciation and positive tidings from a renowned German fairshared how this fair and India Expo Mart had been their platform for

growth since they established themselves asan export firm, five years ago. At IHGF too,they have a delightful display that makesmany stop and take notice.

With houseware as their forte, an exhibitorhas brought in an exquisite range in coppercoppercoppercoppercopperfinished stainless steelfinished stainless steelfinished stainless steelfinished stainless steelfinished stainless steel platter trays, bowlsand pastry stands. They also have beer glasseswith bone handles. They have been cominghere since 1996 and have a buyer base in USand UAE. They feel the fair is quite good thistime.

An exporter duo consisting of youngdesigners, dealing in hand woven and printedscarves, shawls and dresses is hopeful ofmeeting new buyers in this edition of IHGF.They are already supplying their products tovarious buyers in Europe. They have beenexhibiting in IHGF for many years and are alsoregular exhibitors at fairs abroad. They havecreated new designs in handmade fabricnew designs in handmade fabricnew designs in handmade fabricnew designs in handmade fabricnew designs in handmade fabricand are sure that the buyers will be impressedby their silk and wool scarves.

A manufacturer of varioushome and fashion products hasfocused on stoles & scarvesstoles & scarvesstoles & scarvesstoles & scarvesstoles & scarvesthis time. Participants at IHGFsince 4 years now, they workwith importers in USA and UK.This time they have theseaccessories to apparel incotton, linen, polyester, wooland blends of different fabrics.Talking about buyer response,he shared, "we are very excited.Since the business is a little

slow these days, we are dependent on such fairs and in the coming days,expect to see good buyer traffic." Boasting of repeat participation sincefourteen years and good business, a Kolkata based woolen scarveswoolen scarveswoolen scarveswoolen scarveswoolen scarvesexporter has got a diverse range tailor-made for their Japanese andEuropean clientele.

A Howrah, West Bengal based manufacturer of reusable bags made fromjute, cotton, canvas and blend of other fabrics promotes the eco-friendlyeco-friendlyeco-friendlyeco-friendlyeco-friendlytheme through their merchandise. Exhibitors at IHGF since 15 years now,they mainly export to Europe and USA besides Canada and Middle- East.They are hoping for a good response as the demand for eco-friendly is onthe rise. A Delhi based bag specialist at IHGF has on display, hand bags withelaborate mirror workelaborate mirror workelaborate mirror workelaborate mirror workelaborate mirror work. Participating since five years, they are in businesswith buyers in Europe, USA as well as Japan. They are happy being at IHGF.A range in jute, cotton, canvas and leather bagscanvas and leather bagscanvas and leather bagscanvas and leather bagscanvas and leather bags, with focus on a newrange of laptop and I pad covers, comes in from a Kolkata based IHGFparticipant since 21 years. All their products are hand painted and handcrafted for markets in Europe, Japan and USA.

A fashion accessories exhibitor with a social cause has put up a colourfuldisplay with jewellery made of beads, seeds, rags, strings andbeads, seeds, rags, strings andbeads, seeds, rags, strings andbeads, seeds, rags, strings andbeads, seeds, rags, strings andthreadsthreadsthreadsthreadsthreads-all passionately crafted in and around Delhi. The crafts womennumbering about 550 are mostly from poor backgrounds, trained in theart of jewellery that can help them earn a living. Artisans receive skillstraining, health care, a fair living wage, and the luxury of working fromhome so they can care for their children. This organization has beenparticipating in the fair since 2 years but has been represented here sinceten years. They have main importers in USA and export to almost everypart of the world barring a few countries. They also participate in tradeevents in Hong Kong, China and Japan. A range of hand embroideredhand embroideredhand embroideredhand embroideredhand embroideredjewelleryjewelleryjewelleryjewelleryjewellery comes in by another Delhi based exporter with themes inneck adornments, rings and bracelets.

A Delhi based paper products and paper decorativespaper products and paper decorativespaper products and paper decorativespaper products and paper decorativespaper products and paper decorativesmanufacturer with legacy of over two decades say, have an emotionalattachment with the IHGF. The fair has provided them ample opportunitysince their inception days. Apart from Indian fairs they also do Frankfurtfairs. Their artifacts that include 100% fresh products comes from theirdesign team they are “heavily dependent upon”. They keep on checkingthe trend books and also take constant customer feedback. They keepupdating their design every month. They say, “considering the effortsmade by the vibrant IHGF team we have huge expectations from thisfair. Day one has been brilliant.”

IHGF Spring 2015, represented by over 2400 exhibitors in twelveproduct categories spread across 13 halls at the India Expo Centre speaksa lot for itself. The overall look is refreshing and inviting with a judicialplay of colours. Certainly, manufacturers have worked really hard ontheir R&D to bring in innovations and new look products. Textiles,metals, furniture, decoratives, houseware, spa and bath products….all soneat in display and inviting. Buyers acknowledge the fact that Indianmanufacturers have been the quickest to learn and adapt, so they makeproducts, comparable to the best in the world and very muchconfirming to new trends, while retaining a fair share in Indian heritagewhenever buyers demand.

There was a very healthy buyer presence in the Mart area. With theenhanced ambience and most Marts open in continuity - especially on theground floor, buyers found good reason to visit the exhibitors there. Theones who made most of thevisual merchandisingopportunity, also using the aislesides, were at a distinctadvantage and saw encouragingbuyer footfall. Also, therestoration of one registrationcounter to the original place, i.e.between the Mart entrances

Mart exhibitors - a happy lot on day 1made the accessdirect. Buyers sharedthat good displaysalong the aisles makethe look of the aislefestive, warm andinviting and also easesbuyers in spottingproducts / exhibitors with products of their interest. The extra hour wasalso welcomed both by mart owners and buyers. In a visiting buyerwords "having just four days, extra time is always welcome, moreover,now we are not in a hurry to go back to the fair area".

IHGF FACT FILE / FACILITIESFair FacilitiesCentral Function Building• Foreign Exchange Counter• Free Internet• Travel Desk• Business Centre• Taxi Services• Wi-Fi Hot Spot• Medical Aid• Left Luggage• Information Desk

Buyers LoungeHall 12 (Gr. Floor)

Buyers Lounge Mart Area3rd Floor Aisle - 13rd Floor Aisle - 81st Floor Aisle - 11

Organiser’s OfficeCentral Function Building CFB

SeminarCentral Function Building CFB

CATEGORY-WISE EXHIBITORS LOCATIONHouseware, Decoratives & Gifts : Halls 1, 3 & 5; 2 & 4; 9A, 9, 10, 11 & 12

Home Textiles, Furnishings & Floor Coverings : Halls 9A, 9, 10, 11 & 12; 4 & 6

Fashion Jewellery, Accessories & Bags : Halls 9A, 9, 10, 11 & 12; 6 & 8

Christmas Decorations, Candles & Incense : Halls 9A, 9, 10, 11 & 12; 4

Furniture & Home Accessories : Halls 9A, 9, 10, 11 & 12; 7

Lamps & Lighting Products : Halls 9A, 9, 10, 11 & 12; 5

Free ShuttlesEPCH will operate free shuttleservice from the Listed Hotels.Please contact the LobbyManager at the Hotel or callTransport Helpline

Rent A Car ServiceYou may hire taxi from24 Hr. MeteredRadio Taxi ServiceCall : 011-41414141

Helplines - Hotel : +91-9871121212; Transport : +91-9818725533; General : +91-9818725553

Opening HoursExhibition: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Mart 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Visitor AdmissionOverseas Trade Visitors andDomestic Volume BuyersBuyer’s RegistrationCounter 1: Outside Hall No.9Counter 2: Mart Entry AreaRestaurants3rd Floor, Mart & 1st Floor, CFB

Hall / Area Incharge Contact Number

Exhibitors Location - Floorwise

Halls 1, 3, 5 & 7 : Level 1 - Gr. Floor

Halls 2, 4, 6 & 8 : Upper - 2nd Floor

Halls 9A, 9, 10, 11 & 12 - Gr. Floor :Outside CFB (Temporary Hall)

Marts A01 - A16: Gr. Floor (Level 1)

Marts B01 - B16: 1st Floor (Level 2)

Marts C01 - C16: 2nd Floor (Level 3)

Marts D01 - D14: 3rd Floor (Level 4)

Hall 1 : +91-9717703136

Hall 3 : +91-9310956055

Hall 5 : +91-9716603082

Hall 7 : +91-8010064892

Hall 2 : +91-7030346136

Hall 4 : +91-9810300267

Hall 6 : +91-8800094191

Hall 8 : +91-9650088059

Hall 9 : +91-9810772504

Hall 9A: +91-9718291448

Hall 10 : +91-9810835888

Hall 11 : +91-9990223705

Hall 12 : +91-8866006937

Mart Gr. Flr: +91-9560897770

Mart 1st Flr: +91-9560897771

Mart 2nd Flr: +91-9560897772

Mart 3rd Flr: +91-9560897773

IHGF - Spring 2015 Show Bulletin is brought out on behalf of EPCH by EPB; E-mail: mail@epbureau.com, Tel.: +91 11 22246094