IHGF (Indian Handloom and Gifts Fair) is professionally organized by the Exporters Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), an apex body of Indian handicrafts exporters set up to promote Indian Handicrafts worldwide. The Council provides comprehensive information about the sector to international buyers, to facilitate conductive business. Among its various regular activity, EPCH organizes buyer-seller meets, conferences, study tours etc. overseas to explore market opportunities. The council also undertakes design & technical workshop for creating awareness within the industry.

Organised with the primary objective the primary objective of bringing before the world, the entire repertoire of handicrafts & gifts from India. IHGF is showcasing various types of design, styles, concepts as well as raw materials form exhibitors. ‘Jute India ‘ during the show displays handicrafts made from the versatile natural fiber. There is also participation from Handloom, silk & Coir organizations

Various scheme by EPCH and govt. have brought in myriad diversification as well as developments in style & shapes of crafts. As a result, the display of exquisite products in the fair over the years has shown major changes in design & innovation which have made the fair more attractive from the buyer’s point of view. Special highlights on display are eco-friendly utility products from the North Eastern states of India as well as Uttar Pradesh, produced under the guidance of international designers, specifically for the overseas market. Other broad product categories comprise gifts, decorative, art-metal ware, home, utility items, fashion jewellery & accessories, home textiles & furnishings, clocks, furniture, floor coverings, Christmas & floral decor, brocades, etc.

Since its inception 1994, this expo has evolved to become Asia’s ‘one stop sourcing event’ eagerly awaited by buyers across the globe. This UFI approved has received accolades from international visitors, both buyers and journalists because of its premium quality and uniqueness in the products on display.