EPCH Showcases “Indian Handicrafts – Magic of Gifted Hands” in Greece

New Delhi – 07th September’2025 – The 89th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) got underway from 06–14 September 2025 at Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Centre, Greece with EPCH Thematic Pavillion namely “Indian Handicrafts – Magic of Gifted Hands”. The EPCH India Pavilion was inaugurated by Asit Gopal, Addl. Secretary and Financial Advisor to the Govt. of India in Ministry of Textiles, Food Processing, North East (DoNER) in the august presence of Ravi K Passi, Former Chairman and CoA Member-EPCH; Shankra Nand Bharti, GM & HoD Admin ITPO; member exhibitors; Master Craft persons and Ms. Lila, Ms. Neena, senior officials from fair authority were present informed by R. K. Verma, Executive Director – EPCH.

Asit Gopal appreciated the council’s efforts and shared that through this fair people are connecting with buyers for projecting India’s image as Profitable Destination for Sourcing Handicraft as India has diverse product range, sustainable practices and artisanal excellence which continues to make it one of the most attractive sourcing destinations worldwide.

Dr. Neeraj Khanna, Chairman-EPCH said that “the Thessaloniki International Fair is among the most significant trade exhibitions in Southeast Europe, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators from across the globe. TIF serves as a multidisciplinary platform, blending commerce, culture, and innovation, with participation from over 1,500 exhibitors and more than 200,000 visitors expected. For India, it opens up new horizons for collaborations, partnerships, and sourcing opportunities in handicrafts and lifestyle products”.

R. K. Verma Executive Director, EPCH informed that this year EPCH is participating with 2 exporters along with live demonstration of Indian Traditional Crafts by 7 National Awardee Master Crafts persons deputed by the office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India performing exclusive hand crafts of Leather Puppet from Andhra Pradesh; Artmetalware from Delhi, Shawls from Jammu & Kashmir; Kutch Bandhani from Gujarat; Phad Painting and Sanganeri Hand Block Printing from Rajasthan and Bastar Dhokra from Chattisgarh.