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

SOURCING OPENS SUPER SPRING This fair has

established itselfas a premierevent andscaled newheights as thelargestcongregation ofhandicraftsexhibitors underone roof. The

active and larger participation byexporters attracts global buyers tosource their requirements. Indianhandicrafts are world renowned fortheir exquisite artistic work exhibitingcultural heritage, reflecting richdiversity of colours, materials, shapesand motifs. With the view toaccelerate the demand of ourproducts, there is need to focus oninnovations and design developmentto command better valuations. Thiswould entail focus on areas such asskill up-gradation, standardizationand easier availability of rawmaterials as well as focused brandbuilding. I wish EPCH all the best inits endeavor and hope that theparticipants would secure goodbusiness.

IHGF Delhi Fair-Spring 2017 unfolds in apleasant Spring weather, for a five daysbusiness rendezvous today, with aneagerly awaited inauguration and abrigade of pre-registered buyers fromacross continents as well as domesticvolume retail businesses from India.

Smriti Zubin IraniMinister of Textiles,Govt. of India

I compliment EPCH forundertaking measures forpromotion of thehandicrafts sector. Thisfair not only enablesglobal buyers to sourcetheir requirements butalso provides marketingopportunities to a verylarge number of Indianhandicraft exporters. Thehandicrafts sector contributes significantly toexports in addition to generation ofemployment and ensuring livelihood to theprimary producers. I urge all theentrepreneurs, exporters as well as craftspersons engaged in this sector to constantlyfocus on quality, product diversification andinnovative designs. I am sure that this fair willyield excellent results in exploring business forbuyers as well as exporters.

I congratulate EPCH for their efforts inbringing various stakeholders to a platform ofmutual interest and wish them even greatersuccess in the forthcoming years.

Ajay TamtaMinister of State forTextiles, Govt. of India

This premier event has scalednew heights

Single window for the entirespectrum of India’s handicrafts

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event, encompassing the completesupply chain of home fashion &utility, collectibles, gifting andfashion accessories. Artisticallyconceptualized and curated ThemePavilions with focus on crafts ofNorth Eastern Region and JodhpurMega Cluster bring in the splendourof regional craft traditions.Knowledge seminars on various issuesof concern to the trade would be conducted byexperts from various fields, in course of the fair.

I appreciate theconcerted andsustained efforts ofEPCH to provideexport marketlinkages throughthis fair toentrepreneurs,manufacturers,artisans as well assmall and mediumexporters toshowcase the wide range of handicraftsbeing produced in India. I congratulateEPCH for getting IHGF Delhi Fair’s entryinto the Limca Book of Records for beingthe ‘largest congregation of handicraftsexhibitors under one roof’. The fair, thusprovides a single window, showcasing theentire spectrum of India’s handicrafts. Iam confident that this event will furtherenhance the popularity and awareness ofIndian handicrafts in the global marketsand enhance handicrafts’ exports growth.I wish the fair a grand success.

Rashmi VermaSecretary,Ministry of Textiles,Govt. of India

A proof of concerted andsustained efforts

A vital meeting ground for theinternational gifting and lifestyle productsindustry-IHGF Delhi Fair has taken shapeover 42 successful editions as the world'slargest and most comprehensive sourcing

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in recycled lines has gone up, shares a buyer fromUSA dealing with home decor and knick knacks."Despite the fact that USA and Europe have beenour major buyers , the focus of EPCH is now onnew emerging markets hitherto unexplored andfrom under-explored regions like Latin America,Central Asia (CIS), Africa and South East Asia forpromoting overseas business visitations to thishandicrafts and gifts fair," Mr. Dinesh Kumar,Chairman, EPCH informs.

Implementation of a strategically planned publicitycampaign is seeing EPCH extend IHGF Delhi Fair'sreach to many more buyers world over. A dedicatedwebsite in multiple language options withcomplete details and registration options forexhibitors and buyers is in place. IHGF Delhi Fair-Spring 2017 has a vibrant social media presenceon Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube. EPCH's method of taking up promotionalbooths in prime trade shows in select markets ofEurope, USA, Australia, South America, etc. havebeen intuitively received. Many trade visitors haveapproached EPCH official booths at overseas showsto know more about IHGF Delhi Fair and pre-register for the same. Information about the fairdisseminated through distribution of banners,leaflets, product catalogues, brochures, release ofadvertisement and articles in trade publicationsbesides promotions through e-portals have beenreciprocated to. Synonymous with lifestyleproducts sourcing from India, IHGF has beenproviding an unmatched opportunity to importers,buyers, departmental store chains and specialtystores, twice every year in Spring and Autumn.

The IHGF Delhi fairbeing organizedbiannually by EPCHhas become thelargest sourcingdestination forhandicrafts in theworld. Theincreasing demandfrom internationalbuyers and visitorsensures better valuerealization for local industry andsustainable employment to artisans. Thisedition would bring with it ampleopportunities, new partnerships and newtrade linkages among the visiting buyersand the Indian handicraft exporters.I hope the increasing profile of this showamong the global stakeholders of thehandicrafts & gifts sector, would bringnew team of buyers from around theworld, to this fair.

Rita TeaotiaSecretary,Ministry of Commerce,Govt. of India

Ample opportunities, newpartnerships and trade linkages

There is a lot ofenthusiasm amongstoverseas buyers forthis solo fair of thecottage sector beingorganized in Indiabiannually. The fairhas established itsidentity in theworld market andin addition, hasentered the LimcaBook of Records for

providing participation of largesthandicrafts exhibitors under one roof. Thefair is a great opportunity for small andmedium exporters to showcase theirproducts in such mega fair asparticipation in fairs of this magnitudebeing held aboard is not feasible for themdue to financial constraints. In view ofthis, I urge and hope that theparticipants would display the best anddiversified product range as per theconsumer choice, in order to secure notonly good export orders but also enhanceIndia’s brand image overseas.

Alok KumarDC (Handlooms &Handicrafts),Ministry of Textiles,Govt. of India

IHGF Delhi Fair adds to itsestablished identity

The Limca Book of World Records hasrecognized IHGF Delhi Fair as the world's largestcongregation of handicraft exhibitors under oneroof. Growing consistently with edition, thisSpring show is spread across 1,97,000 sq. mtrsarea at the well-appointed India Expo Centre,offering buyers EPCH's signature services.

Look forward to replenish productrange in home, lifestyle, fashion

Buyers from world over to visit distinguished trade platform

agents based in India and domestic retail volumebuyers too are expected. Buyers from countrieslike USA, UK, Japan, France, Italy, Canada,Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, China, Australia,Philippines, Hong Kong and many more havealready confirmed their visit in addition to buyersfrom Latin American region particularlyArgentina, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Central Asia,Africa and Middle East. Going by the pre-registered numbers, buyers from over 60countries are expected to visit this show.

Over the years, IHGF Delhi Fair has become adistinguished trade appointment, well received. Ithas grown manifold since its launch to becomethe must attend event for importers, wholesalers,retailers and professionals seeking the best ofhome, lifestyle, fashion & textiles across a spectrumof classic and contemporary styles. It is observedthat this fair brings in buyers sourcing an averageof over 30% from India. Many source 50% to 70%of their total imports from vendors they gotassociated with at IHGF Delhi Fair. A buyer fromGermany, counting her 10 years association withIHGF says, he has found many reliable suppliersthrough this fair and the aesthetics of his sourcedmerchandise from here have a growing market inEurope. A buyer from France also an IHGF patron,nostalgically shares that he has seen design, qualityas well as entrepreneurship among Indianmanufacturers, improve through the years. Buyersof antique reproductions say that they are impressedwith the creativity and potentiality in India. Variety

Bringing in a comprehensive representation fromall regions and craft clusters of India, this editionhas more than 2800 exhibitors in 14 halls and900 permanent marts, showcasing wide rangingselections in 14 well defined product segments.

"The IHGF Delhi Fair over a period of 23 years,has made yeoman contribution to thehandicrafts trade from India. It has not onlyenabled Indian exporters in large numbers toparticipate in the show and secure businessorders but has also facilitated more and moreoverseas buyers to source their requirement fromIndia at one place and at one time, from theentire exporting community in India. IHGF hasplayed the most important role in increasingforeign exchange earnings," says Mr. RakeshKumar, Executive Director,EPCH.

This prime Asian show sees impressive patronagefrom USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, SouthAmerica, Middle East and Asia. Several buying

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Premium to high-end sourcing for

Domestic Volume RetailAmong its many attributes, IHGF has opened itsdoors to domestic volume retail buyers, interiordesigners and architects. Many of the Indian stores/wholesale buyers and leading e-Commerce chainskeen to source international quality productswithin India, have confirmed their visits.

Some of the retail chains whose sourcing teamshave pre-registered to visit include Westside, HomeStop, Home Town, Archies Ltd., @home, The GoodEarth Pvt. Ltd., Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., TheBombay Store, The Furniture Republic, DLF BrandsLtd.(Pure Home & Living) and Fabindia OverseasPvt Ltd. Among e-Commerce groups, FlipkartInternet Pvt Ltd, Pepperfry.com, Urban LadderHome Decor solutions Pvt. Ltd., Ajio.com,Fabfurnish & many more have already registeredto visit and source.

To facilitate sourcing by domestic buyers, EPCH has made special arrangements amongst exhibitingcompanies through the SR coding/marking, meant to indicate that the companies are interested inretail business - intended to save time of domestic buyers for reaching out to the correct stand/companies. Domestic volume trade buyers also have SR displayed on their badges.

Save your time!Here for Domestic Retail Sourcing?Exhibitors’ stalls interested in retailhave the SR symbol. Domesticvolume trade buyers also have thisdisplayed on their badge. 1294exhibitors at the show are alsoopen to domestic retail.

Aptly timed at the beginning of the Spring sourcingseason and with prime trade events in the Asianregion, IHGF helps buyers carve out a substantialitinerary and plan their purchases.

India's unparalleled craft tradition and burgeoningideas have led to Indian products gainingprominence in the international home fashion &lifestyle product categories. Manufacturers in Indiaendowed with a caliber to blend traditional andcultural elements with contemporary twists, haveplayed a constructive and significant role to portraythe strength of the industry in several markets inthe world. Optimum Indian artistry with traditionalcreative finish aligns in perfect harmony withmodern designs. Contemporary colours, shapedinto innovative forms have fascinated many buyerswho have made India their prime sourcing base.The advantage with India lies in its designinnovation base spread across manufacturing hubsand craft concentration areas in practically all its29 States. This is further complimented by skilldiversity and a varied raw material base. Suchdiverse manufacturing skills & abilities are unitedand presented at this show. With India's leadinghome, lifestyle, fashion & textiles manufacturer-exporters among its regular participants, IHGF DelhiFair inspires buyers from the world's leading brandsto replenish their merchandise and add new

product lines in houseware, home furnishing,furniture, gifts, decoratives, lamps and lighting,Christmas & festive décor, fashion jewellery &accessories, spa and wellness, carpets and rugs,bathroom accessories, garden accessories,educational toys & games, handmade paperproducts & stationery and leather bags. The use ofvaried raw material allows choice of over 2000products made out of wood, metal, cane andbamboo, natural fibres, wool, silk, jute, hemp, coir,stone, leather, terracotta, lacquer and naturalresidues & derivatives.

IHGF Delhi Fair-Spring 2017 brings in innovationsand handcrafted fusions, with an assemblagespanning from timeless classics to contemporaryinfluences, transitional elements and more. Expectprolific line extensions and new collections asmanufacturers focus on interplay and blends ofraw materials and craft skills with visual sensibility.

This show hasgrown to becomethe world’s largestfor handicrafts,textiles, decorativeand gifts, giving thebuyer a perfectplatform to look fornew products in anenvironment,

conducive for business. This mega fairprovides special facilities for establishingcontacts with Indian companies andsuppliers. Similarly, Indian exhibitors willhave access to a large number of overseasbuyers.IHGF Delhi Fair, is a great place forbuyers from around the world to sourcesome of the rarest and the finesthandicrafts and gifts from every nook &corner of the country. It also givesoportunity for the foreign buyers to haveone-to-one interacton with exportersand source products as per theirrequirment.

Dinesh KumarChairman, EPCH

This fair has grown to becomethe largest of its kind

Mutli-faceted Innovations,Inspirations and DesignDevelopments

IHGF Delhi Fair hasevolved as theworld’s largest andpremier businessplatform for Indianexporters andbuyers from all overthe world. IHGFDelhi Fair- Spring2017 is aprestigiousexposition of anelaborate productsrange covering

home, lifestyle, fashion and textiles. It ishoped that buyers’ experience in sourcingtheir variety of products would bewholesome. This fair is a continuation ofan illustrious journey across 42 editionswith an endeavor to present multi-cultural inspirations, compelling newinnovations, a good mix of exhibitors anda conducive sourcing environment. Iconvey my greetings and good wishes toall the participating companies forexcellent business results.

Rakesh KumarRakesh KumarRakesh KumarRakesh KumarRakesh KumarExecutive Director,EPCH and Chairman,India Expo Centre &Mart

Numero Uno status achievedthrough years of professionalizingprime components

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Renditions of traditional art forms appear in

Compelling Product Lines14 Display Categories to look out for...

Among attractions at IHGF Delhi Fair-Spring 2017are seamless fusions of ethnic Indian art elementswith modern craft techniques. IHGF undoubtedlyis a platform for the handicrafts industry todemonstrate its strengths & capabilities to theworld. And certainly more and more buyers reapthe benefits of their association with manufacturersfrom India.

With a wide-ranging choice in modern, directionaland unusual medium to high-end gifts andcollectibles, the emphasis is on innovation, material,design, value addition, utility and competitivepricing.

There is a significant shift in consumer demandtowards products and experiences that meetemotional as well as functional needs. A homefashion product is seen as personal, authentic andgenuine. They are associated with urban living,interior design, fashion and contemporary design;with shifting borders of art at one end, and designat the other; with synthetic materials, in all coloursof the rainbow rather than brown or beige; andwith the outer limits of function.

With the consumers' search for identity and needto express that identity, there is a surge indifferentiated marketing, reflecting the rapidappearance of new niche markets. There is growth

of conscious consumption andthe rebalancing of the globalmarket.

The transparency in theproduction process is anotherimportant factor incraftsmanship's newfounddemand. After years of mass-produced practices,consumers are keen tounderstand products' heritage.The value of artists and designersincreasingly needs to transcendsimply making pretty things. They arebecoming storytellers, using craft,provenance and heritage as narratives tocommunicate with consumers interested inconversation, not just transaction. However, thereis a shift from desire for just intricate andpainstakingly done decoratives and products ofuse at home. Today's buyer is stimulated by morestylish and contemporary products that seem tobe runway inspired or just simply designer. Thequest for something different, unusual and newdrives today's market. And yes, manymanufacturers are responding to this quest byoffering the mass market requisites, the select aswell as the premium.

Besides, manufacturers in India endowed with thecaliber to blend traditional and cultural elementswith contemporary twists play a significant role asIndian handicrafts and lifestyle products defineliving spaces and add panache to fashionaccessories in over 60 countries worldwide. Backedby a rich heritage of design inspiration, handcrafting skills and abundance of raw materials, theybring out exclusives and offer them in attractivepropositions in terms of variety, value, price andservice.

Houseware, Gifts & Decoratives, Collectibles

Looks, Ergonomics and Functionality.....the finest flatware to opulenttableware, flamboyant outdoor entertaining paraphernalia and barbequethemes to selections in hotel ware, shaped by design concepts and trendforecasts, attract the discerning buyer whose multi-faceted frequentlytravelling clientele desire serve ware, cookware and house ware with aninternational and multi-cultural perspective. An eclectic mix of customizedand innovative decoratives and collectibles alongside a hip boho mix of vintageand ethnic elements present an extensive range in modern, directional andunusual medium to high-end lines that emphasize material, design and valueaddition in home accents, nauticals, wall definers, knick knacks as well asutilities at competitive pricing.

Furniture, Garden & Outdoors, Bathroom Accessories

Architectural forms, graceful fluidity, individualistic, authentic, classy, ornate, rustic, minimalistic, solitary,space definers… trends in furniture and furniture accessories are beautifully expressed in wood, metal,combinations and blends, enriched with cuts, carving, etching, inlay, paints, polish and distress elements

as patterns emerge, blossoms flow into each other and textures unite. For the love ofoutdoors, choose from accessories that spell class for magnificently cultivated andmanicured gardens and ornaments that infuse life into outdoor spaces. Exploregarden figurines, gazebos, fountains and outdoor seating sets alongside gardenentertaining paraphernalia. Indian bathroom accessories spell grandeur in acaptivating blend of the old and new, rustic ethnic and stylish contemporary, as theyweave beautiful stories to home baths, resorts and hotels. Sample a captivatingassortment of the old and new, rustic ethnic and stylish contemporary in bathroomaccessories like classy washbowls, faucets, bath tubs, mirrors, towel rails, organizersand soap dispensers & sets in mother of pearl, soft stone, metal, wood, ceramics, etc.

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It is my great honour to welcomethe exhibitors and overseas buyersto this IHGF Delhi Fair- knownworld over as the largest fair forhandicrafts held in Asia. In fact,overseas buyers consider this as a“One Stop Sourcing Event” andIndian exhibitors term IHGF as themost effective marketing medium.This status has been achieved overthe years through constant effortsin professionalizing the workcomponents and creating facilitiescomparable to any international fairof prime repute. With efficientmanagement and professionalexpertise in place, this fair is anideal platform conducive forinternational business. In view ofwider publicity measures undertakenby the Council across the world, it isexpected that a large number ofbuyers would visit to source theirrequirements. My best wishes toparticipants & buyers for successfulbusiness at the fair.

Vivek VikasPresident,Reception Committee,IHGF Delhi FairSpring 2017

This one stop sourcing eventadds to its list of patrons witheach edition

Home Furnishings, Carpets, Rugs & Floor Accessories

Delight in versatile selections in home textiles thatspeak through their myriad blends &combinations, textures & finishes and colours &ombre effects. A stunning blend of uniquehandloom, powerloom and manmade fibers tonatural organics, dyeing, printing, embroidery,hand painting, ikat, bandhej, block printing, tie &dye, thread work, mirror work, applique, zardozi,crochet & lace and many design led crafts willsurely spoil you for choice in cushion covers,curtains, bed linen, kitchen linen, table cloths andmuch more. Enchanting warps & wefts, carpets,rugs and flooring flaunt colour, design andconstruction, bringing out striking ideas with ombrèeffects, single colour rhapsodies and patterns inspired by nature,geometrics and tradition. Contemporary as well as traditionalchoices in rugs, runners, flooring, picnic mats, etc. take shape inwool, silk, natural fibers, polyester, cotton and acrylic, in techniquescomprising hand loomed, power loomed, hand-knotted and hand-tufted.

Lamps & Lighting, Christmas & Holiday Décor, Spa & Wellness

Lamps & lighting embrace many trends from baroque to chic, from simple lines to extravagance. Expressionsof art and cultural influences usher in the festive spirit that is embraced without exception. This global citizenship

is celebrated with a vibrant line up in core decorationcollections, affluent décor ideas, gifting as well as packaging.Laced with traditional incandescent lights, cheerful tree

ornaments, theme based candles,queer table top knick knacks andmany more gifts & embellishmentsvie for attention. An eclectic rangeof sophisticated bath products,natural handmade cleansers inassorted fragrances, therapeuticcandles, potpourri and exoticaromatherapy items score highamong spa and wellness products.

Fashion Jewellery & Accessories, Bags,

Clutches & Purses

Inspired by an amalgam ofvaried traditions, urban styling,eye catching lines, mixedmaterial, colours or a contrastof sorts, attention to detail inbright, fun and art-inspiredjewellery and accessories withnew looks brings in geometricshapes, contrasting materialsand effects. Expressions inbeads, stones, wood, glass,metal and fabrics enthuse assustainable fashion makesstrides in eco-friendly selections madefrom seeds, jute, terracotta, shell, bamboo,horn & bone, etc. Themes set to rankamong must-haves for the upcomingseason like purely contemporary, luxury,mystical, festive, occasion wear, bohemianand sophisticated chic come alive inbeaded jewellery, elegant textile basedneckwear, metal mesh bracelets, intriguelyshaped stone embedded finger rings,engraved bangles with stone craft, semi-precious stones shaped into drops anddanglers, folk & tribal reproductions and much more. You will also find a broadspectrum of textile fashion accessories, bags, clutches & purses and components.

Handmade Paper Items, Educational

Games, Trophies

Manufacturers inIndia can treat thepaper enthusiastwith eco-friendly,handcrafted andhandmade paperas well as paperproducts likesheets, notebooks,albums & planners,cards & greetings,envelopes and table top accessories. Custom designed giftwrapping and packaging are also offered. Engaging andentertaining game sets, toys, crafts and activity sets encouragecuriosity, discovery and learning. As the move to more traditionaltoys gradually increases, beautiful wooden toys and puzzles bringin new lines. A selection in trophies, trophy parts and componentsadd value to this category. Engaging and entertaining game sets,toys, crafts and activity sets primarily made of wood, plastic andcardboard encourage curiosity, discovery and learning. As the moveto more traditional toys gradually increases, beautiful wooden toysand puzzles bring in new lines too. Resourceful suppliers in Indiaoffer products that comply with applicable safety standards andlaws. A selection in trophies, trophy parts and components likecups, medals, plaques, mementos, etc. add value to this category.

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VRIKSH CertificationEPCH facilitates woodware manufacturing & export sector getenvironmentally compliant, assures buyers of responsible verification

Forests in India are a very significant resource forthe environment and industries based on forestproducts, making it count among the ten mostforest-rich countries of the world. However, withnumerous advantages of forests, one of the majorproblem that is being faced by the wood & woodrelated Industries worldwide is of Illegal Logging -a problem with significant negative impacts onthe economy, environment as well as societyassociated with it.

In October 2010 theEuropean Unionadopted a new timberregulation act to combattrade in illegallyharvested timber. This isone of the major actionstaken under the 2003 EUAction Plan on ForestLaw EnforcementGovernance and Trade(FLEGT). Similarly otherinternational regulationscame into actionfocusing on combatingtrade in illegallyharvested timber LikeLacey act, Australianlegality act, SaintPetersburg declaration

for Russia, Belgium legality act and so on.

After the International regulations came intopractice, buyers started losing their confidence inIndian wood as there was no foolproof globallyacceptable mechanism that could prove andvalidate the legality of wood in India. Due to lackof an acceptable standard system in India,questions were raised regarding the authenticityand legality of wood. In this scenario, theHandicrafts exporters were the first to feel the heat;small artisans would have lost their livelihood hada mechanism not been introduced to trace thelegality & authenticity of wood in India.

In order to deal with these issues, EPCH in 2013after discussion with stakeholders in woodcraftmanufacturing hubs, decided to formulate anindigenous due diligence system i.e. VRIKSH forprocurement of timber and timber products.

VRIKSH is a program which is totally based on thetimber legality assessment and verification of thewood that is procured and managed by themanufacturers & exporters of Wooden Handicraftindustries in India. Since then, VRIKSH has been a

VRIKSH is fast being recognized by consumers, importers and retailers in all major wooden handicrafts and woodenfurniture market countries. It has received overwhelming response and acceptance from manufacturers and traders basedout of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Saharanpur, Moradabad and their adjoining areas where woodcrafts and furniture are beingmanufactured. Over 100 companies are benefitting by getting Vriksh certified and many more are under the certificationprocess.

one stop solution for exporters who wanted totrack and authenticate claims about the legal originand transport of their products.

In accordance with the international forest lawenforcement governance and trade program, theEuropean Union Timber Regulations, the US LaceyAct amendment 2008, The Illegal loggingProhibition act 2012 and other such global timberlegality verification programs, VRIKSH allowsmanufacturers to start implementing their ownresponsible sourcing policies which are verified &checked by the EPCH authorized certification body.

The transformation of timber from the standingtree to a final product often involves several typesof organizations such as loggers, distributors,manufacturers & exporters, who take the legalownership of the product through a Verified SupplyChain. Each legal owner who makes VRIKSHbusiness-to-business legality claims about theirproduct is assessed by the EPCH authorizedcertification body on their conformance to theprinciples of this standard.

VRIKSH is aprogram which istotally based onthe timber legalityassessment andverification of thewood that isprocured andmanaged by themanufacturers &exporters ofWoodenHandicraftindustries in India.

VRIKSH is fast being recognized by consumers,importers and retailers in all major woodenhandicrafts and wooden furniture market countries.It has received overwhelming response andacceptance from manufacturers and traders basedout of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Saharanpur, Moradabad andtheir adjoining areas where woodcrafts andfurniture are being manufactured. To date, over100 companies are benefitting by getting Vrikshcertified and many more are under the certificationprocess.

Among recent developments, the Convention onInternational Trade in Endangered Species of WildFauna and Flora (CITES) placed the entire genusDalbergia spp. in Appendix II of the CITES, therebycontrolling the wooden handicrafts made fromDalbergia species (Sheesham and Rosewood). TheGovt. of India filed for reservation against thisnotification with the CITES secretariat at Genevaand also proposed Export Promotion Council forHandicrafts (EPCH) to issue comparable documentin lieu of CITES permit. The reservation has beenaccepted and EPCH is the sole authority forissuing VRIKSH Shipment Certificates to firmswhich are exporting wooden handicraft itemsmade from Dalbergia species.

MUST ATTENDSEMINAR ON VRIKSH-Your Solutionto Exports of Handicrafts ofDalbergia Species

17th February; 04:45PMIndia Expo Centre

A VRIKSH Information Booth hasbeen set up in the foyer area ofthe Central Function Building, IndiaExpo Centre. VRIKSH certifiedproducts are displayed at ThemeArea in Hall 14.

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Ethical & Sustainable lifestylestatements from North East Region

THEME PAVILION LOCATION : NEAR HALL 9

The NER Theme Presentation at IHGF Delhi Fair-Spring 2017 has a pleasant aura withhandcrafted, hand woven and handspun allacross the display area featuring 25 participantsfrom the NER states like Assam, ArunanchalPradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram,Meghalaya and Sikkim as well as the region'swelfare organizations like North EasternHandloom and Handicrafts DevelopmentCorporation; and Cane & Bamboo TechnologyCenter, Assam.

A beautiful display of design elements anchoredon trends interpreting various tendencies usinghandloom, artistic textiles, silk, cane, bamboo,water hyacinth, etc. exemplifying green designsensibilities of manufacturers from India's'natural raw materials rich' North Eastern States,is located outside Hall 9 at the India Expo Centre.

This Theme Pavilion curated by renownedinternational designer, Mr. PJ Aranador presentsconcept settings with products from manyparticipants, surrounded by individualparticipant stalls, with products that aremanifestations of traditional art forms andconnect to the sustainable momentum.

The top three seller categories from the North-East Region are lighting; storage, bed and bath;and kitchen & dining. On display from the farreaches of the North Eastern states are cane andbamboo based basketry, lamp shades, gift items,decoratives and utility products as well asfurniture; cushion covers, table runners andtable accessories; artistic textiles, ethnic apparel,mufflers, shawls and stoles; water hyacinthproducts; silk based traditional artistic textiles;Muga silk stoles; hand loomed artistic textiles;sitalpatti handbags, jewellery boxes, incense, dryflowers and hand painted home decoratives;elegantly crafted bottle jackets, lamps and teadispenser jackets made of bamboo; handicraftsusing local materials; and tribal textiles.

The North Eastern Region of India is home to alarge number of tribes and sub-tribes who bringinto this region's export basket, natural andhandmade products from about 450 differentcommunities. The states here are known forabundant natural materials such as cane,bamboo, timber, clay, natural fiber, etc. and takepride as land of craftsmen whose unique skillshave passed down through generations and havegracefully incorporated modern eco-friendlytechnologies to appeal to the contemporaryconsumer and craft connoisseur alike.

Silk is a notable treasure from this part of thecountry as manufacturers of products in Mugaand Eri silk report of additions to their exportmarkets. Eri silk is gathering great demand andthe govt. is also committed to bring necessarysupport for recognition & promotion of this silkwhich is also popularly known as 'ahimsa' silk.

Among regular exhibitors who are countedamong IHGF Delhi Fair patrons now is PuberunSharma who deals in organically dyed, handspunMuga and Eri silk as well as cotton handloomstoles. Having been in this profession since 8years, Puberun appreciates overseas buyers whovalue organic and natural products. Amit Debnathfrom Tripura brings in bamboo and cane mats aswell as decorative/utility boxes - all carved in woodfrom bamboo roots. He works in combinationwith Gayama wood found in Tripura.

Representation from 8 States bring in Bamboo Crafts, Home Decoratives, Home Furnishings,Dry Flowers, Natural Fiber Products and much more

The North East is replete with manywomen entrepreuners and its not just afable that every household in this regionhas women who know how to weave.

Among regular exhibitors from the North East iswoman entrepreuner, Priyom Hazarika whoworks with natural fibers and brings in a plethoraof bags, runners, baskets, mats, purses, wallets,carry bags and much more tuned for her exportmarkets in USA, South Africa and China as wellas domestic market in India's metros. ShravantiBorah, owner of Assam based Enajori that means'the thread of love' is fuelled by her passion forreviving the traditional silks of Assam. She dealsin Eri and Muga silk sarees, mekhla chadars andstoles as well as fabrics, home furnishings, homelinen and made-ups. Each piece is unique: subtlyinterwoven in different combinations of soft silk& wild silk fibers that have been hand dyed withsubstances like eucalyptus bark, tea leaves onionskins, marigold petals, madder root and indigo.Another woman entrepreneur and regularexhibitor is Twarita Das who designs,customizes, manufactures and exports to anestablished buyer base in US, France, Australia,Thailand, Sri Lanka as well as Malaysia.Handlooms are their forte with products likecushion covers and stoles. They have also gotselections in exquisite Muga and Eri silk. Lots ofbell metal products, traditional Assamese riceplates made of bell metal, Eri and Muga silkfabrics and saris, mulberry and tussar silk fabricsas well as colorful stoles and traditionalAssamese Mekhala chadors have been offered atmany IHGF Delhi Fairs by an upcoming womanentrepreuner - Anindita Kalita who is guided andmentored by her mother. The veteranentrepreneur from the North East who hasearned years of experience, expertise andinternational patrons for her enthusiasm to keepheirloom traditions alive is Jesmina Zeliang fromNagaland. Her stall is mostly manned by her sonand heir apparent who shares a similarenthusiasm towards textile crafts. On displayhere are a variety in artistic textiles andfurnishings.

The North Eastern Region of India with distinctcrafts from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur,Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland andTripura is projected towards comprehensivecapacity enhancement, skill development &marketing and increase of employmentopportunities, all aimed at improving livelihood ofartisans of the region. This is being carried out byEPCH under the "North East Region TextilePromotion Scheme (NERTPS)" of the Ministry ofTextiles, Govt. of India.

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The Indian toy industry is as old and variegated asits heritage. Nurtured and enriched under theintellectually rich cultural fibre of India, the rangeof toys manufactured here, reflect a rich culturaldiversity.

Play, with emphasis on safety and learning, are thecore foundations for the toy industry in India. Indiamanufactures toys and games made from a varietyof man-made as well as natural materials, includingrubber, metal, textile, wood, etc. This industry ispredominantly confined to the small scale sectorand is spread all over the country, catering to thelocal needs of different parts of India.

In the organized sector, the chief centers for toymanufacturing are the National Capital Region andMumbai.

In India, manufacturing of toys in general, is labourintensive and utilizes skills of master craftsmanshipas well as creative designing. The Indian toy industry,fueled by the vast domestic market, has now turnedits attention to global markets and is fast gearingup to meet international demands. Handmade toysand collectibles from India are seeing a reneweddemand and appeasing connoisseurs world over.The strong points of the Indian toy industry areskilled workforce, diverse range and focus oninnovation & education. Indian manufacturers arecatering to both large and small volumerequirements and are exporting to the mostdeveloped markets in the world. The main marketsfor Indian toys like ride-ons and pull-alongs, softtoys & characters, collectibles, play buddies, puzzles& stack games, decorations & giftables, educationalgames & developmental aids, are USA, UK and Italy.

Around 10 toys & games manufacturers areparticipating in IHGF Delhi Fair-Spring 2017. Theyare located in Hall 8located in Hall 8located in Hall 8located in Hall 8located in Hall 8.

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The Theme Pavilion of Jodhpur Mega Cluster standspretty with a thoughtful spread-out near the entryof Halls 14 & 15 towards the West Gate of the IndiaExpo Centre. A total of 10 artisans have put uptheir stalls with some demonstating their artisanskills as well. All the way from Jodhpur are productlines in leather embroidery; horn ,bone & MOPproducts; tie & dye crafts; embroidery & applique;hand block printing; punja durries; art metalware;and woodcraft.

Jodhpur, the "Sun city" of India, is rich in skills &craftsmanship and is one of the most renownedproduction clusters for internationally sought afterfurniture & accessories, home décor made out ofdifferent kinds of raw material like recycled wood,iron & wrought iron, stone, etc. The major craftsbeing practiced in Jodhpur are wood work, mojari,dabu art, bandhej, mother of pearl work, bonework, musical instruments, wrought iron work,panja dhurrie weaving, pattu weaving, terracottaand pottery as well as utensil making. Textile craftsare a mainstay for this region with techniques likeblock printing, tie & dye, etc. The prevalentembroidery practices in this area are - soof, pakka,kambiri, kharak, kachcha and sindhi. The famedapplique of this region is a hand craft technique ofornamenting a base fabric by patching small andpatterned fabric pieces over it. It is similar topatchwork and is highly arduous.

The handicrafts sector of Jodhpur comprises over1000 manufacturing units that directly or indirectlyemploys around 200,000 people. About 400exporters are engaged in the production of woodenand iron handicrafts alone.

To assist the stakeholders with moderninfrastructure, latest technology, designinnovations, skill development and appropriatemarket linkages, the Government of India declaredJodhpur, a Mega Cluster of wooden handicrafts.The Office of Development Commissioner(Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles entrusted the taskof promoting and enhancing exports from Jodhpurto EPCH. In this regard, EPCH has set up a trade

LOCATION : NEAR ENTRY OF HALL 14 & 15

Royal Ethnicity from JodhpurTHEME PAVILION

facilitation centre and is carrying out skilldevelopment of artisans; market interventions(domestic & international); market related capacitybuilding and brand promotion. EPCH guides andsupports skill development and training programsbesides offering artisans and entrepreneurs fromthis area, international trade platforms like IHGFDelhi Fair to connect directly with overseas buyers.The benefits many of the artisans get through thisfair go a long way in giving them the fundamentalinternational market exposure, besides instilling along lasting confidence in them. Buyers can sourceartisan products from them or customise as pertheir market requirements.

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Seminars & Presentations

Lean Six Sigma is the globally recognised best practice methodology forbusiness improvement. Organisations from across all industries andservice sectors, large and small, have successfully used this disciplined andevidence-based approach to transform and sustain high levels ofperformance. Lean Six Sigma has been effectively deployed by companiesto improve profitability by : Reducing cycle times/ Reducing waste(s) /Reducing operating costs/Improving delivery times.

A post graduate in Economics, Ms. Anupama Girihas around 20 years of experience in the educationindustry and has managed various key roles withinthe sector. Having started her professional journeywith NIIT Ltd. in 1997, she has worked withcompanies like SAP India, Macmillan India, and IntelTeach to the future project of Intel India Pvt. Ltd. Shehas worked closely with education departments inCentral and State Governments across India for keyprojects in the sector. Ms. Giri had been associatedwith the Skill India Mission of Govt. of India sinceAugust 2012. During her tenure with Rubber SkillDevelopment Council as the CEO, she served as an elected member ofQualifications Review Committee of NSDC (for three consecutive terms).

MEET THESPEAKER

Dr. SharadChaturvedi

Ms. Anupama GiriCEO, Handicrafts and

Carpet Sector SkillCouncil

MEET THESPEAKER

Dr. Sharad Chaturved is a certified Lean Six SigmaMaster Black Belt and certified ISO 9000 QMS LeadAuditor. He has hands-on experience of over 24 yearsin various industries in India, Middle East and SouthEast Asia, in the field of Operations, Quality andChange Management. He has workedwith Hindustan Zinc Ltd., Udaipur (A group companyof Vedanta); Mahindra and Mahindra – FarmEquipment Division, Mumbai; Al Suwaidi Group,Saudi Arabia; and Kirby, Kuwait & SEA.

16th February, 2017

04.15 PM:

Paradigm Shift in Indian Vocational Education System

As the handicrafts sector transforms into a diversified and internationallycompetitive industry, skill development is going to be the definingelement in its growth story. Thus, there is a clear need to re-define therelationship between education, employment and skill development.Any one stakeholder alone cannot accomplish this task as this calls foran intensive effort of government, industry and training providers toaddress the issue in a comprehensive manner. The Handicrafts andCarpet Sector Skill Council (HCSSC) has been mandated by GOI forfacilitating skill development activities in a manner that resources trainedare readily deployable by the industry so that it can clearly focus only onincreasing production. HCSSC understands that a robust VocationalEducational Trainings (VET) system holds great significance in thesector’s expansion.

Dr. Tamanna Chaturvedi is Assistant Professor atIndian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Ministry ofCommerce, Government of India, in the area ofWTO and Trade Policy issues. She coordinates theCentre for MSME Studies at IIFT which aims atassisting domestic companies in India to take a leapinto foreign markets. She has recently initiated anincubation cell at IIFT in the name of KITTES whichis helping innovative start-up youths to emerge asexport start-ups.

Dr. TamannaChaturvedi, Assistant

Professor, IIFT, New Delhi

MEET THESPEAKER

17th February, 2017

04.45 PM:

Creating Exports Start-ups in the Handicrafts SectorThere is a high demand for Indian utilitarian and traditional crafts in thedomestic and international markets. Though a total of 199 product lines arebeing manufactured and exported from India, the sector faces stiffcompetition from machine-made products as these are cheaper due tohigh economies of scale in production. As India’s competitors in South EastAsia & other countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China,etc. increasingly emphasise on technological upgradation of productiontechniques, customer oriented designs and product development as well assustainable supply chain management to become sourcing hubs fordeveloped countries, it is imperative for next generation entrepreneurs to

04.15 PM:

Doing Business with IKEA

India has a lot of potential left to be explored andIKEA’s aim is to double the sourcing volumes in thenext few years with an objective to offer betterproducts that are affordable for many peopletogether, with IKEA partners who are willing togrow with them and become world-class suppliers.

Mr. V R BidwaiDeputy Director, EIC

MEET THESPEAKER

THE SPEAKER:Ms. Harinder KaurMs. Harinder KaurMs. Harinder KaurMs. Harinder KaurMs. Harinder Kaur, Project Leader, IKEA IndiaMs. Harinder Kaur has been working with IKEA India since 2007. An MBAby education she has worked in different profiles in IKEA. In her current roleas a Project Leader, she is responsible for opening new suppliers in India.

diversify into innovative products, new markets and new means ofmarketing. This session will dwell on apprising participants on changinglandscape of consumer behavior in emerging markets and accordinglyidentify newer opportunities for handicraft products, for now and forgenerations to come. The session will help participants with new businessideas in sync with demands in emerging markets. New export ideassubmitted in the sector will then be incubated at IIFT under collaborationbetween EPCH and KITTES.

The Export Inspection Council (EIC), is an advisorybody to the Central Government, and isempowered to notify commodities which will besubject to quality control and/ or inspection prior toexport; establish standards of quality for suchnotified commodities; and specify the type ofquality control and / or inspection to be applied tosuch commodities. EIC also exercises technical andadministrative control over the five ExportInspection Agencies (EIAs) in India.

03.30 PM:

Importance of Six Sigma Methodology forBusiness Improvement

03.30 PM:

Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) -Implication of New Guidelines

GSP, a unilateral tariff preference scheme on goods provided by developedcountries to Beneficiary Developing Countries (BDCs), could include bothzero duty and concessional custom duty access to imported goodsoriginating in the beneficiary developing countries. Australia, Belarus,Canada, European Union (EU), Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Norway,Russia, Switzerland, Turkey and the US grant GSPs to beneficiary countries.Many developed countries also provide additional tariff preferences to aspecified class of developing countries and most provide the greatestmarket access to Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Under the proposedEU GSP self-certification scheme, exports with consignment value > €6000 under the EU GSP would need to be self-certified by the exporter(rather than by approved agencies) from 1st January 2017. This sessionincludes a detailed concept note on the Self Certification procedure with

the Registered Exporter System (REX).

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MEET THE SPEAKER

Mr. Arindam SahaAssociate Director,

PricewaterhouseCoopersPrivate Limited

Venue for Seminars: Board Room, Central FunctionBuilding, Ground Floor, India Expo Centre, GreaterNoida; Seating on first-come-first-served basis.For details call : 9650713514For details call : 9650713514For details call : 9650713514For details call : 9650713514For details call : 9650713514

18th February, 2017

MEET THESPEAKER

Mr. Manu JoseMattem, Director,

ScientificCertification System

(India) Pvt.Ltd.

Mr. Manu JoseMattem is aforestry andNaturalResourceManagementprofessionalwithexperience inforestry,sustainability,forestcertification and timber legality. Hehas been associated with the EPCHVRIKSH program since itsinception.

04.30 PM:

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

He has 25 years’experience in the fieldindirect taxation. Priorto joiningLakshmikumaran &Sridharan he workedin Central Excise andCustoms for 21 years.He advises clientsincluding leadingMNCs and Indiancompanies on allaspects of indirect taxlaws i.e. Central Excise, GST, Customs, FTP,ST and VAT/CST. He also undertakes TaxCompliance Reviews.

B K VermaExecutive Partner,

Lakshmikumaran &Sridharan

MEET THESPEAKER

19th February, 2017

He is the first Filipino InternationalLifestyle Designer, a merchandiser andbranding consultant with inter-disciplinary design capabilities forhome & fashion, green, ethical,responsible, sustainable, social &innovative design and productdevelopments. A multi-awardeddesigner and mentor, his portfoliospans over 25 countries thru a timeframe of 30 years.

WGSN is a global trend authority that offers insights intoupcoming trends. Their global trend forecasters and datascientists decode the future to provide the authoritativeview on tomorrow. With experts in every major continentthey build locally sourced, globally relevant contentincluding daily trend intelligence, retail analytics,consumer insights and bespoke consultancy services.

A post graduate in FashionManagement from NIFT and abachelor's degree in Economicsfrom Delhi University, Ms. PriyaSachdeva has over 18 years ofexperience in apparel industry.Associated with WGSN sinceOctober 2007, she is responsible fortheir overall strategy in the region,delivering on business plan andrevenues.

Mr. Puneet Dudeja holds abachelor’s degree in Economics anda degree in Software Engineering.He has over 8 years of experience insales, business development,consulting and operations in theapparel & fashion industry. AtWGSN, he heads new business andsales in South Asia besidesproviding product support for theneeds of existing clients and otherresponsibilities. Prior to WGSN, hehas been engaged in various consulting assignments.

Mr. Puneet DudejaSales Director –

South Asia, WGSN

Ms. Priya SachdevaBusiness Director -South Asia, WGSN

MEET THESPEAKERS

Mr. P J AranadorInternational Lifestyle

Designer

MEET THESPEAKER

This illustrative presentation is about the tendencies forthe coming season in key colours, core directions,essential moods, relevant materials, dominant patternsand significant images.

20th February, 2017

A Gold Medalist from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi withmanagement education from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade,Delhi, Mr. Saha specializes in consulting, retail and textiles. Hisexperience spans 18 years with expertise in strategic consulting,market research, project implementation, and brand management.He has experience in working with the handicraft, handloom,textile and apparel business within and outside India. As speakerand moderator, he has contributed in several national andinternational seminars.

Mr. Vaid is a Commerce and Law graduate, and a qualifiedChartered Accountant. He has over 16 years of professionalexperience. He helps his clients resolving important problemsaround tax & regulatory framework. He has specialization inadvising clients on complex tax issues relating to cross bordertransactions and assisting them in handling high-end taxcontroversies. He focuses on Infrastructure, Oil & Gas andAutomotive Industry and has also authored a book on TaxDeducted at Source. He has been an active speaker on variouspublic forums.

The Convention on International Trade inEndangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora(CITES) has placed the entire genus Dalbergia spp.in Appendix II of the CITES, thereby controlling thewooden handicrafts made from Dalbergia species.The Govt. of India filed for reservation against thisnotification with the CITES secretariat at Genevaand also proposed Export Promotion Council forHandicrafts (EPCH) to issue comparable documentin lieu of CITES permit. The reservation have beenaccepted and EPCH is now issuing VRIKSHshipment certificates to all the exporters who areexporting wooden handicraft items made fromDalbergia species. This seminar aims to educatestake holders about the process of issuance ofVRIKSH shipment certificate.

04.45 PM:

VRIKSH- Your Solution to Exports of Handicrafts ofDalbergia Species

With India all set to tread a high growth path with ‘Make in India’, Budget 2017 focuses oninitiatives around transforming, energizing and cleaning India. The session would deliberateon how the budget spearheads major reforms and how it would propel growth of theIndian economy and exports in particular.

03.30 PM:

Implication of Union Budget 2017-18 - Opportunities for MSMESector

GST is a comprehensive tax levied onmanufacture, sale and consumption ofgoods and services at a national level. GSTis all set to integrate the state economiesand boost overall growth. It will impactthe tax structure, tax incidence, taxcomputation, tax payment, compliance,credit utilization and reporting, leading toa complete overhaul of the currentindirect tax system. It will have a far-reaching impact on almost all the aspectsof the business operations in the country.The seminar is aimed at enlightening theparticipants on the implications of GST onhandicrafts sector and address queries ofexporters on what is in store for handi-

craft exporters in the GST regime.

03.30 PM:

Trends & Forecasts for Autumn Winter2017-18

12.00 Noon:

Trend Direction for SS-18 –Lifestyle &Interiors by WGSN

Mr. Nitin VaidDirector, Tax Division,

PricewaterhouseCoopersPrivate Limited

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