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PRESS RELEASE OF IIHF 2013
The India International Handwoven Fair is the first of its kind in India to showcase the exclusive products of handloom industry to the buyers of the world community. The event which started during 2011 with 82 exhibitors and 50 buyers has grown to reach 149 exhibitors and 92 buyers during 2012 has again improved its stand with 200 exhibitors and 100 foreign buyers in the 3rd edition being held at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai from 5th to 7th March, 2013.
The products exhibited by manufacturers/exporters hailing from Tamilnadu , North Eastern States Kerala , U.P., Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , West Bengal, New Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Jharkhand etc. clearly proved that the craft of hand weaving developed in different parts of the country, according to regional, environmental and cultural influences is as ancient as its civilization and has drawn upon a rich tradition of myth and symbol with a fantastic synergy of imagery.
Moreover, participation by organizations like North Eastern Handicraft and Handloom Development Corporation, Handloom clusters under EDI, Handloom clusters from Tamilnadu and Kerela, State level Apex Co-operative Societies, members of National Jute Board, etc. had ALSO proved that the fair truly stood for Handwoven products in all its spirits.
Occupying a place of eminence in preserving India’s heritage, the India International Handwoven Fair 2013 juxtaposed a rich tradition of imagery and handiwork, which was brought to the participants an exclusive fair for Indian handwoven products.
Buyers profile includes countries such as U.S.A, U.K., Canada, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Israel, Spain, Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Serbia, Morocco, Slovakia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Finland, Bangladesh , Mauritius, Taiwan, Zimbabwe etc.
This fair is regularly organized under MAI Scheme of Ministry of Commerce and Industry by Handloom Export Promotion Council, a nodal agency set up by Govt. of India, to promote the exports of handloom products from India.
The 3rd edition of India International Handwoven Fair was inaugurated at 11.00 a.m. on 5th March, 2013 by Shri Balvinder Kumar, I.A.S., Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India by lighting the lamp and cutting the ribbon. Shri G. Santhanam, Secretary of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Khadi & Textiles, Government of Tamilnadu, has graced the inaugural event as a “Guest of Honour”
A cultural show “Nrityahaar – Celebrating Life” with Leela Samson, Bragha Bassel and celeberated dancers was held at 6.00 p.m. on 5th March, 2013. Dr. S. Sundararaj, Hon’ble Minister for Handlooms & Textiles, Govt. of Tamilnadu was the Chief Guest for the event.
A Fashion show by Mr. Chaitanya Rao, Ms. Neesha Amrish, Mr. Dhiraj Deka and their team about the Indian Handlooms from its traditional beginning to contemporary usage was held at 6.00 p.m. on 6th March, 2013.
A Seminar on “How to reach 1 billion mark in Handloom Exports” was held at 11.00 a.m. in which the faculties from NIFT had deliberated concerned topics. This was followed by the Valedictory function at 12.00 p.m. on 7th March 2013. Ms. Zohra Chatterji, I.A.S., Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest for the Valedictory function.
At this gateway to internationally acclaimed handwoven creations from Indian manufacturers and exporters, it is hoped that the buyers have enjoyed great deals and also found the perfect business partner.
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