17th Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show concludes, brings 200 exhibitors face to face with global buyers

Greater Noida/Delhi NCR – 28th June’2023 – “Taking each show as a progressive step in line with our goal to achieve a threefold growth in handicraft exports by 2030 – ‘Teen Guna Tees Tak’, the Indian handicrafts sector is transforming to become more sustainable and productive. With broadening artisan as well as manufacturing bases, faster turnaround times and eco-friendly & sustainable processes we will be able to realize more business from our buyer connects at leading trade platforms like IHGF Delhi Fair and IFJAS. Our strategy would be to help our customers grow – with our distinctive products, and grow with them. We will also look out to brand our select products for international markets,” shared Dileep Baid, Chairman, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), on the closing of the 17th Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show (IFJAS), organised by EPCH at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, from 26th to 28th June 2023.

This edition of IFJAS concluded after three eventful field days. A total of 1293 trade visiters from 58 nations to explore business opportunities and sourcing from India. The fair generated business enquiries worth Rs. 315 crores. On display was a well spread product range with fashion jewellery; semi-precious jewellery; belts & wallets; hand bags & purses; fashion accessories; head & hair accessories; stoles & scarves; shawls; embroidered, beaded & sequined accessories; fancy footwear; artisanal apparel; protective wear; and components.

Around 200 exhibitors with products in five display categories, regional artisans and entrepreneurs showcased their new lines and assortments at IFJAS and are set to return with orders, enquiries and post-fair follow-ups. They look forward to the next edition of IFJAS’24.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Director General, EPCH and Chairman, IEML, shared, “each EPCH show focuses on the crucial connect and the subsequent journey of growth for both the manufacturer and the buyer. This show gave us many new buyers looking at India as a promising sourcing base. Our regular patrons have done their business and make a note of the next EPCH trade platform.”

Jen, an importer from Australia who was here for resort wear and embellished apparel said, she was “keeping an eye out for the accessories” as they looked attractive and were in sync with popular tastes in her markets. She found the display simple as “everything was easy to find”. A buyer for fashion accessories, Kimiko from Japan felt, many exhibitors offered a lot of specialities to choose from and also consider a new product category for future. “I am here for bags, cotton and silk scarves, fashion accessories, kaftans and dresses. India inspires and manufacturers give us good designs and products,” said Carmen, a buyer from Spain.

Buyers from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam and many more added Amit Jain, President, IFJAS’2023.

IFJAS is a one of a kind trade show that attracts buyers for head-to-toe fashion sourcing; fashion jewellery as well as accessories to apparel. This edition also focused on sustainability, young entrepreneurs, women led export establishments and EPCH’s integrated design development program outcomes. “Indian fashion jewellery is competitive in prices, exclusive in designs and is a reflection of our culture and traditions. They are in sync with international market trends and consumer tastes. We are working towards matching the best of international competence with precision, finish and presentation to match our capabilities with our competitors in other countries, said R. K. Verma, Executive Director, EPCH.

Among dignitaries from the Govt. of India, Renu Lata, Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, visited the show and interacted with the participants. She appreciated their products & workmanship and encouraged them to focus on design developments for wider market reach.

Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts is a nodal agency for promotion of exports of handicrafts from the Country and create brand image of magic of the gifted hands of millions of artisans and crafts persons engaged in production of home, lifestyle, textiles, furniture and fashion jewellery & accessories products in different craft clusters of the Country. The overall Handicrafts exports during the year 2022-23 was Rs. 30,019.24 Crores (US $ 3,728.47 Million) and the exports of Fashion Jewellery & Accessories during the year 2022-23 was Rs. 1854.97 Crores (US $ 230.39 Million) informed R. K. Verma, Executive Director, EPCH.