61st IHGF Delhi Fair Spring 2026 begins at India Expo Centre Greater Noida

Prachi Khandelwal

The 61st edition of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) Delhi Spring Fair 2026 began on February 14 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida. The B2B export fair is expected to attract a large number of domestic and international buyers during the spring season, bringing together manufacturers and exporters under one roof.

Inaugurating the bi-annual fair on February 13, 2026, Union Minister for Textile Giriraj Singh said it will connect the country’s small artisans and weavers with global buyers.

Iqbal Mir, Director of Mir Handicrafts Pvt Ltd, who has been participating in the exhibition for nearly 25 years, said, “The fair helps businesses grow steadily. We usually get more enquiries in the Spring edition compared to the Autumn fair. Our products include scarves and embroidered tote bags in wool, viscose blends, cotton, silk and more,” he explained.

Thousands of exhibitors from across India, including handloom weavers from India’s north-eastern states are showcasing their handicrafts at the show.

 “This is our eighth time setting up our stall here. We are from Jaipur and deal in more than 70 categories, including wall décor, tablecloths, kitchen products, terracotta showpieces, wooden décor, and more. We received over 50 enquiries last season and hope to exceed that number this year. It’s always good to be here,” informed Rishabh Dugar, co-founder of J.C. Living, a home furnishing manufacturer based in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

The exhibition features home décor, furnishings, textiles, handicrafts, gifts, lighting, furniture, kitchenware, and lifestyle accessories displayed across multiple halls.

“I have been coming here for the last four years, and attend both the spring and autumn edition. We have offices in Vietnam, China, and other countries. My expectation this year is to find good exporters. The organisation and overall arrangement are amazing as always,” said Shilpa Chatterjee, a buyer.