Where to find the best Indian Art & Crafts?

This Is Why the World Prefers Indian Houseware Products Where to find the best Indian Art & Crafts? 

Meta: Though Housewares are manufactured all over the world, Indian manufacturers have a cult following as they promise very high quality with an artistic touch.

What are Housewares?

Housewares are nothing but things or equipments that are used in a household. Housewares include kitchenware, furniture, bathroom accessories, and other decorative items. In general tables, utensils, buckets, cups, mugs, blankets, photo frames, bedding, and other small decorative articles are all categorized under housewares.

What Makes Indian Houseware Products Universal?

As mentioned earlier, Housewares are manufactured in all parts of the world and each country has its own unique type of products that are specifically designed to suit the particular country’s lifestyle and its climatic and topographical conditions. Sometimes the products may also reflect the cultural practices of the country. Though these unique products would not be found useful by the people of other countries, Indian products always have a great demand in the worldwide market and there are some specific reasons for the world to prefer Indian manufacturers of housewares.

Quality and Reliability

The basic expectation of a customer who buys any product is its quality. One does not want to spend their hard-earned money on products with mediocre quality and they also want the item to withstand wear and tear for a long time. Housewares manufactured in India have proven to be of greater quality and consumers find them more reliable.

Handcrafted Items

Crafting a thing with hands is an art and people who have a love for this art prefer buying handcrafted products as they see these things not only as a household item but as a symbol of art. India is famous for producing handcrafted items and their handicraft industry is well known for creating some of the best housewares.

Cultural Diversity

One of the main attractions of India is its cultural diversity. Each part of India is unique and has its own style of living and cultural practices. These cultural practices play a very important role in determining a household and one can witness different types of household items in different parts of India. When these items are put together under one market, it displays a wide variety of products giving customers more options to choose from.

Economical

Most of the housewares produced in India are manufactured by small scale industries. Some of them even manufacture these products at their houses and sell them at affordable rates. The rates are very low when compared to products manufactured by big companies without any compromise in quality.

 

Where to find the best Indian Housewares?

Though there are numerous markets all over India to host housewares, one can find only items that are manufactured in and around a particular city or a state at such markets. A huge variety of products from all over the country can only be witnessed during exhibitions and fairs which are occasional.

One such Indian housewares fair is gearing up to happen in New Delhi in February 2019 in the name of IHGF Delhi Fair Spring 2019 conducted by the EPCH. The fair not only host housewares, but also gifts & decoratives, toys, and fashion jewellery.

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Most Sought Fashion Jewellery and Accessories in India

Fashion Jewellery and Accessories have become a trend over the past decade and new generation women prefer fashion jewellery over traditional jewellery as the former is very much low on cost. Fashion Jewellery is nothing but ornaments that are made particularly to suit or complement a costume.

This type of jewellery and accessories are generally made of silver, brass, nickel, lead, plastic, beads, leather, or even wood. Some types of fashion jewellery are also gold-plated to give a rich look. Though these ornaments do not last for a very long period of time when compared to fine jewellery, they are most sought for their eye-catchy look and a wide range of designs.

Indian Fashion Jewellery

Indian women are known for their decorative jewellery and traditional appearances. Though the vintage Indian jewellery hosted ornaments that were made of expensive metals like gold, and precious stones and gems, the present era is dominated mostly by fashion jewellery. Even legendary jewellery firms in India have separate section for fashion jewellery as it is preferred by women of all ages. Many designers in India find fashion jewellery as an outlet for their creativity and come up with numerous unique designs which are another reason for its growing popularity.

Popular Ornaments in Indian Fashion Jewellery

Necklaces and Chokers

Whenever we hear the word ornament the first visual generated by our brain would be of a necklace. Any jewellery loving woman would have a separate collection of necklaces and it is an unavoidable piece when it comes to decorating themselves. India is famous for fashion necklaces made of beads and pearl as they can be wore for any type of costume. Most necklaces in India are designed especially to suit sarees and salwars.

Earrings and Studs

Probably earrings are ornaments that most young women get whenever they are out for shopping. Having a huge collection of earrings and studs help them wear a new one everyday matching the colour of their dress. Jhumkis are another classification under earrings which is very popular among Indian women. Pearl studs, crystal beads jhumkis, simple geometric type earrings, and micro style studs are some of the most used types of fashion earrings in India.

Bangles and Bracelets

Bangles are worn by Indian women for thousands of years and they are like a part of their body. Bracelets are also worn by many nowadays and fashion jewellery has contributed a lot for it. These two types of wrist wear are almost worn by every woman in India.

Anklet

Traditional anklets in India were mostly made out of Gold and Silver. However women nowadays neither prefer the metals they were made in the olden days nor the old designs. From children to middle aged, most women nowadays prefer modern fashion-styled anklets as they are simple yet attractive.

Rings

A list of fashion jewellery and accessories is never complete without the presence of rings. Indian fashion rings are usually made up of minute crystals and studs which make them appear more charming. Rings are considered as the most sought ornament by foreigners by fashion jewellery and accessories exporters from India.

Indian Handicrafts Manufacturers : EPCH

Gifting in India and its Leading Manufacturers  Indian Handicrafts Manufacturers : EPCH Gifting someone is a gesture of showing love and appreciation. The satisfaction in both awarding someone and being awarded is immense and most of us would have experienced it in some parts of our life. The culture of gifting is practiced all around the world as human emotions are the same for all no matter wherever they are.

During the olden days, people used to gift their beloved ones with money, land, livestock, or their own belongings and there were no separate gift manufacturing sectors. As days passed and gifting started to become a custom, people started to make items and cards especially to gift someone and thus came into inception a separate industry for producing gift items.

India is one among the best gift manufacturers in the world and here is the list of some of the top manufacturers of gifts in India. But before visiting the gift manufacturers let us have a look at the various types of gifts a gift manufacturing company must produce to meet the demands of the consumers.

Types of Gifts

Gifts for Birthdays and Anniversaries

Whenever we hear the word gift, the first thing that strikes our mind is a birthday. The gifts made for birthdays and anniversaries are either cards or small and cute looking things that will have a Happy birthday or anniversary note.

Gifts for Special Occasions

Gifts for special occasions are items that are designed particularly to suit events such as marriage, betrothal, house warming, retirement, and child birth.

Gifts for Festivals

India is a land of festivals and the country is known for its celebrations. Gifting family members, friends, and colleagues during festivals is a long-standing custom in India and there are a wide variety of gifts created to suit festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, and Christmas.

Corporate Gifts

These are new a type of gifts that are manufactured with the sole purpose of promoting a corporate company. Gifts made for corporate companies demand very high creativity and corporate gifts in India are considered the best for their uniqueness.

Indian Manufacturers of Gifts

Blissket

Blissket is a Mumbai-based gift manufacturer that excels in manufacturing corporate gifts. The company is known for manufacturing personalised gifts and has a talented team to create new ideas every day.

Gangamani Art & Crafts

The Gangamani Art & Crafts gifting company is known for manufacturing a wide variety of gifts such as paintings, brass artware, corporate gifts, gifts for occasions, Christmas and festive decor, and ethnic gifts.

Presto

Presto is a gift manufacturing company based in Kolkata that specializes in creating personalised gifts. 3-D crystals, photo mugs, photo clocks, and softies are some of their best products.

Jaipur Craft

Jaipur Craft is famous for manufacturing beautiful handicrafts such as miniature sculptures, candles, pen-stands, chess sets, and dolls. The company manufactures recyclable and eco-friendly products.

Poompuhar

Poompuhar is a Government of Tamil Nadu undertaken manufacturer of handicrafts. Stone and sandalwood sculptures, metal ware, earth ware, paintings, and Paper Mache are some of the stand-out products manufactured by Poompuhar.

Fashion Jewellry & Accessories 2021

All You Need to Know About Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair Fashion Jewellry & Accessories 2021

The Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair is an event organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts twice a year as Spring and Autumn Editions. The event is conducted for the sole purpose of directly connecting international buyers and agents with handicrafts manufacturers which will open gates for the latter’s business development and well being.

The IHGF is one of the biggest houseware and jewelry fairs in India which has proven to be beneficial for numerous handicrafts manufacturers in finding foreign as well as domestic retail buyers. The first Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair was held in 1994 for supporting small and medium exporters. Since then, the event has caught the eyes of many international buyers and domestic retailers making it one of the largest handicrafts and gifts fair in Asia.

List of Products Displayed

The fair will have exhibitors exhibiting products such as,

1. Furniture and Furniture Accessories.
2. Fashion Jewelry & Accessories.
3. House ware.
4. Bathroom Accessories.
5. Gifts & Decorative.
6. Christmas & Festive Decors.
7. Carpets & Rugs.
8. Garden Decorative.
9. Incense Sticks, Candles, and Aromatics.
10. Lamps & Lighting.
11. Home Textiles.
12. Leather Goods & Bags.
13. Natural Fibre and Eco-Friendly Products.

The Organiser-EPCH

Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts is a non-profit organisation which was established in 1986 under the Companies Act. The main objective of the council is to support, promote, and increase the export of handicrafts in India. Being an apex body of handicrafts promoters, EPCH has played a very big part in projecting India as a reliable handicrafts supplier in the global market.

Indian handicrafts exporters initially found it very hard in approaching the international markets as they were not illuminated with the necessary information and exposure to do so. Post the inception of EPCH many handicrafts manufacturers were able to see their very own creations cross international waters without spending a huge amount of money for promotions.

How EPCH Help Handicrafts Exporters?

• EPCH provides its members with the necessary information to develop their export rate.
• Organises delegation visits for its members to witness overseas market.
• Participates in International trade fairs and promotes Indian handicrafts.
• Serves as a bridge between the Government of India and the exporting community.
• Conducts several programmes to create awareness about export procedures and the expectation of overseas consumers.
• Organizes the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair twice every year.

Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair 2021

The first IHGF trade fair for the year 2021 is scheduled to be held from March in New Delhi. The fair is also termed as Spring Fair 2021 and the EPCH has announced that this year’s fair would be even bigger than the autumn edition of 2020.

The fair will be hosting around 2,900 exhibitors from all over the country in a huge area of 197,000 sq metres. The Spring Fair 2021 promises to showcase handicrafts ranging from home furnishing, gifts & decorative and lifestyle & fashion with an Indian artistic touch.

Manufacturers of Handicrafts: EPCH

What Makes Gift Articles From India More Special? Manufacturers of Handicrafts: EPCH

Meta: Gifts & Decoratives contribute largely to the export list of India as there is a huge demand for them in the global market for their uniqueness and quality.

As Einstein quoted “The important things are always simple”, it is human nature to get attracted to simple things and gift article manufacturers in India have made this their motto. Imagine yourself in a gift shop looking for an item to gift your special one. The shop may be a vast one with numerous collections or a small one with selective collections. Your eyes will always focus on items that are small and artistic as you want your gift to be often cute rather than being embellished.

Let us have a look at some of the other factors that make gift articles from India more special:

India is a Land of Celebration

Indians are known for celebrations. The country has people of different religious beliefs living together and there will be at least two celebratory events in a month. When a country has more number of celebratory events, automatically the reputation of gift articles produced will be higher as creating and selling the same type of gifts will throw the manufacturer away from the market.

Handcrafted Gift Articles

When a particular item’s export rate is higher for a country, it means that the country excels in meeting the demands of the consumers in style. One such most demanded item in the global market is Handcrafted gift articles from India. Indians are highly skilful in creating beautiful handcrafted articles from clay, paper, copper, brass, and porcelain which are loved by people all around the world.

Paintings and Jewellery

Many foreigners touring India make space in their bags for paintings and handcrafted jewellery while returning back to their homeland. India has a long standing history for paintings and has produced some of the greatest painting works ever. The art is still being mastered by many aspiring painters whose works are sought by many to gift their special ones. When it comes to handcrafted jewellery, India stands tall in the global market as the pieces are state of the art and highly creative.

Miniature Statues

Like painting sculpting is also an oldest art form mastered by the Indians. India is known for its idol worshiping practice and many foreigners who love the culture of India are interested in idol worshiping as well. The country produces some of the best miniature statues of gods out of different metals which are loved by many. Miniature statues of gods and goddesses are not only meant for those who worship them. They are also preferred by people who see them only as an artwork.

Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts

EPCH is a non-profit organisation that helps manufacturers of handicrafts, gifts & decorative, housewares, and furniture showcase their products on the global market. The organisation has played a major role in expanding the market for Indian products through exhibitions and fairs. If you are looking to buy any such product or showcase your own product you can visit their next big event in New Delhi in February 2019, The Spring Fair 2019 which will prove to be useful for both buyers as well as sellers.

Handicrafts Spring Fair 2020 – A Short Preview : EPCH

Spring Fair 2019 – A Short Preview  Handicrafts Spring Fair 2020 – A Short Preview : EPCH

The Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair April 2020 which is also known as the Spring Fair 2020 is Asia’s biggest exhibition of handicrafts and gifts from India. The Spring Fair 2020 is organised by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts with 2,900 exhibitors at Indian Expo Centre & Mart, New Delhi, Greater Noida Express Way, Greater Noida from 15 to 19 April, 2020.

The Spring Fair 2020 is a boon for Indian handicrafts exporters and accessories exporters from India as it serves as a bridge between handicrafts manufacturers and international buyers. The fair not only accommodate international buyers but also host domestic retailers and potential franchisees.

The main objective of the Spring Fair 2020 is to open the gates of international market for domestic handicrafts manufacturers by exhibiting their products to international clients. The event will be graced by wholesalers, franchises, distributors, fashion designers and retailers who may offer a contract for the export of a particular product.

Types of Products Displayed

The Spring Fair 2020 will host products such as,

1. Furniture and Furniture Accessories.
2. Fashion Jewellery & Accessories.
3. House ware.
4. Bathroom Accessories.
5. Gifts & Decorative.
6. Christmas & Festive Decors.
7. Carpets & Rugs.
8. Garden Decorative.
9. Incense Sticks, Candles, and Aromatics.
10. Lamps & Lighting.
11. Home Textiles.
12. Leather Goods & Bags.
13. Natural Fibre and Eco-Friendly Products.
14. Educational Toys & Games.

What does Spring Fair 2020 Promise to Deliver?

Unlimited Range of Products

The visitors of the Spring Fair 2020 will get the opportunity to witness some of the best handicrafts made in India ranging from home furnishing, gifts & decors, house wares to fashion Jewellery & accessories and leather goods.

Unique Designs

Though all the above-mentioned types of products can be accessed anywhere in the world, the thing that makes the products showcased at the Spring Fair 2020 special are its unique design reflecting traditional Indian practices and lifestyle.

Artistic Touch

The products displayed by various exhibitors not only promise unique designs but also an artistic touch which is why Indian handicrafts have a special place in global market.

New Trends

The Spring Fair 2020 will be flooded with items designed by new-age designers especially in the fashion jewellery and accessories section with a potential to create new trends in the future.

Eco-Friendly Products

The Fair will have products that are eco-friendly and recyclable such as handicrafts made out of cane and bamboo.

Facilities Provided for Buyers

The biggest handicrafts buyers and sellers meet will provide its visitors with all the necessary facilities that include

Exchange Counter

The IHGF will have a foreign exchange counter by Thomas Cook within the fair premises.

Medical Aid

The fair has all the necessary medical aids and special arrangements for the physically challenged to make them feel comfortable.

Business Centres

A multi-functional business centre offering international telephone facilities, fax, courier, secretarial services, and photocopying will be within the reach of the visitors.

Restaurants and Free Shuttle

The Spring Fair features restaurants and offer free shuttle service for international clients from certain hotels. For more details visit epch.in.

Home Textile Products India

What is Home Textile and What Home Textile Products India is Famous For?

As we all know textile are woven fabric or any type of cloth that we use in our day to day life. Though these fabrics were initially invented to safeguard ourselves from the environment, its purpose began to shift as generations passed and today they are manufactured with an intention to project us presentable which has garnered huge revenue for the textile industries

Home Textile

The term home textile has been misunderstood by people that these are fabrics that can be manufactured at home. But actually, home textiles are textiles that are used for the purpose of home furnishing and decoration of our houses.

Types of Fabrics Used

The most common types of fabrics used in home furnishing are,

• Cotton
• Silk
• Nylon
• Wool
• Leather
• Polyester
• Rayon
• Satin

These types of fabrics are made into textiles by employing techniques such as embroidery, dying, stitching, and weaving.

Indian Home Textile

The textile industry of India has a long-standing history and the country is known for its fabricating skills. The fabricating prowess of India is not only limited within the clothing sector but also extends to home textile through its meticulous home textile products. The country predominantly uses fabrics such as silk, cotton, nylon, jute, rayon, and wool to produce various home textile products among which some of the top types of products are listed below.

Indian Home Textile Products

Bed Spreads

Bed spreads in India are commonly made of cotton and other blended fabrics. These blended fabrics will have cotton as its main component as it provides good comfort. Cotton-Polyester and Cotton-Rayon are some of the commonly used blends.

Pillows and Covers

India is famous for manufacturing soft and comfortable pillows and pillow covers. Most Indian pillows are made of cotton with some polyester fill. Pillow covers may sometime employ silk.

Blankets

India is one among the top 10 largest wool producing countries in the world and produces some of the finest blankets. Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Jammu & Kashmir are some of the best blanket manufacturers of India.

Carpets and Rugs

Carpets and Rugs are basically floor coverings that are used to decorate the floor. India produces some of the finest quality of carpets and rugs using cotton, silk, and wool.

Table Cloths

In India, table cloths are usually made out of cotton and polyester blends. Indian table cloths are most popular for the embroidery designs and other art works inscribed on it.

Mats

Mats are another most seen home furnishing textile. Hand-woven mats out of wool are quite famous in India which can be used as door mats and car mats.

Kitchen Linen

Kitchen linen is nothing but fabrics that are used within the kitchen such as apron, small towels, oven mitts, and dishcloths. Kitchen linen also includes fabrics that are used to decorate the kitchen.

Bathroom Linen

Bathroom linen includes bathroom mats, bath robes, towels, and face cloth. Indian bathroom linen is mostly fabricated out of cotton, wool, and yarn.

Curtains

Curtains are generally used in homes for decorative purposes and avoiding bright sunlight. Indian curtains are generally made of cotton and polyester fabrics and are known for their attractive designs.

Indian Spring Fair 2020

The Indian Spring Fair 2020 is a boon for Indian handicrafts exporters and accessories exporters from India as it serves as a bridge between handicrafts manufacturers and international buyers.

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Fashion Jewelry and Accessories in India

Top Handicrafts Exporters from India Fashion Jewelry and Accessories in India Production of handcrafted items and its export has contributed largely to the economy of India for decades. Handicrafts are not only seen as a form of business in the country, but it is also considered an art. This is the main reason for the demand of Indian handicraft items in global market as anything approached as an art becomes more beautiful and worthy.

Handicraft items are made in many parts of India and it has provided food and shelter for many families in both urban and rural areas. Anyone who has the knack of crafting item with hands may start producing handicraft items and it does not require huge investments. This is a prominent reason for the Government of India to encourage Handicrafts manufacturers and provide them with all the necessary sources to successfully showcase their works on national as well as global markets.

Some of the best handicrafts produced in India are hand printed textiles, pashmina shawls, wooden handicrafts, terracotta, silver artworks, imitation jewellery, miniature rock sculptures, paper crafts, pottery, jute handicrafts, and embroidery handicrafts. And the list of Indian handicraft exporters who successfully take Indian handicrafts to the global market include:

Indian Handicraft

Indian Handicraft is one of the leading handicraft exporters from India. The company excels in producing kitchenware out of metal and wood, decorative items made of brass, aluminium, iron, and wood, outdoor accessories, and garden tools. They export goods to Europe, USA, and Middle East Countries.

Indian Crafts

Indian Crafts is a handicraft manufacturing and exporting company based in Jaipur. The company has highly skilful workers who are masters in creating handicrafts out of wood, metal, paper, glass, marble, etc. Indian Crafts is known for their statues of gods, animals, birds, and several other marble handicrafts.

The Handicraft & Handlooms Exports Corporation of India Ltd

The HHEC is a company that operates under the Government of India. To be precise it comes under the Government of India Ministry of Textile. It hosts a wide variety of Indian handlooms, handicrafts, gifts & decorative and wrought iron handicrafts. It contributes largely to the export of Indian Handicrafts.

Asian Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd

Asian Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd. is a government recognised private company that has been in the field of manufacturing and exporting handicrafts for nearly four decades. The company is famous for its handcrafted items with beads and also specializes in gifts & decorative and fashion jewellery and accessories.

Export Promotion Council of Handicrafts

The Export Promotion Council of Handicrafts (EPCH) is a non-profit organization which was established in 1986 in order to support and promote the export of Indian handicrafts. Since its inception, the council has organised various events in promoting handicraft manufacturing and has also strived hard to make Indian handicrafts reach the global market. The EPCH is a boon for Indian handicraft exporters which frequently organises events and fairs in India as well as foreign countries. Its upcoming event is the IHGF Delhi Spring Fair 2019 which takes place in New Delhi from 18 to 22 February 2019.

Spring Fair 2019 : EPCH

Spring Fair 2019 – A Short Preview

The Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair February 2019 which is also known as the Spring Fair 2019 is Asia’s biggest exhibition of handicrafts and gifts from India. The Spring Fair 2019 is organised by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts with 2,900 exhibitors at Indian Expo Centre & Mart, New Delhi, Greater Noida Express Way, Greater Noida from 18 to 22 February, 2019.

The Spring Fair 2019 is a boon for Indian handicrafts exporters and accessories exporters from India as it serves as a bridge between handicrafts manufacturers and international buyers. The fair not only accommodate international buyers but also host domestic retailers and potential franchisees.

The main objective of the Spring Fair 2019 is to open the gates of international market for domestic handicrafts manufacturers by exhibiting their products to international clients. The event will be graced by wholesalers, franchises, distributors, fashion designers and retailers who may offer a contract for the export of a particular product.

Types of Products Displayed

The Spring Fair 2019 will host products such as,

1. Furniture and Furniture Accessories.
2. Fashion Jewellery & Accessories.
3. House ware.
4. Bathroom Accessories.
5. Gifts & Decorative.
6. Christmas & Festive Decors.
7. Carpets & Rugs.
8. Garden Decorative.
9. Incense Sticks, Candles, and Aromatics.
10. Lamps & Lighting.
11. Home Textiles.
12. Leather Goods & Bags.
13. Natural Fibre and Eco-Friendly Products.
14. Educational Toys & Games.

What does Spring Fair 2019 Promise to Deliver?

Unlimited Range of Products

The visitors of the Spring Fair 2019 will get the opportunity to witness some of the best handicrafts made in India ranging from home furnishing, gifts & decors, house wares to fashion Jewellery & accessories and leather goods.

Unique Designs

Though all the above-mentioned types of products can be accessed anywhere in the world, the thing that makes the products showcased at the Spring Fair 2019 special are its unique design reflecting traditional Indian practices and lifestyle.

Artistic Touch

The products displayed by various exhibitors not only promise unique designs but also an artistic touch which is why Indian handicrafts have a special place in global market.

New Trends

The Spring Fair 2019 will be flooded with items designed by new-age designers especially in the fashion jewellery and accessories section with a potential to create new trends in the future.

Eco-Friendly Products

The Fair will have products that are eco-friendly and recyclable such as handicrafts made out of cane and bamboo.

Facilities Provided for Buyers

The biggest handicrafts buyers and sellers meet will provide its visitors with all the necessary facilities that include

Exchange Counter

The IHGF will have a foreign exchange counter by Thomas Cook within the fair premises.

Medical Aid

The fair has all the necessary medical aids and special arrangements for the physically challenged to make them feel comfortable.

Business Centres

A multi-functional business centre offering international telephone facilities, fax, courier, secretarial services, and photocopying will be within the reach of the visitors.

Restaurants and Free Shuttle

The Spring Fair features restaurants and offer free shuttle service for international clients from certain hotels. For more details visit http://www.epch.in.