An impressive array of new and designer home fashion collections from over 150 companies from seven countries are on display at Ambiente & Heimtextil India, which opened today at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Textile minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar was present at the inauguration of the three-day co-joint fairs for the interior décor and home furnishing industry in the country.
“India is home to some of the world’s biggest manufacturers of home textiles and has emerged as the world’s second largest textile exporter after China. This extraordinary gathering of textile fraternity members along with interior décor, furnishing industry players at the event reaffirms that India continues to be an attractive market for domestic and international consumer good brands,” Gangwar said.
He hoped that the fairs will provide the much-needed opportunity to domestic traders to enhance their business.
The co-joint fairs, organised by Messe Frankfurt, showcase a variety of products, fabrics and designs in home furnishing categories of bedroom, bath linen, table linen, kitchen textiles, window decorations, furniture fabric salon, textile floor coverings, etc.
Having made its debut in India only last year, the combined platform has recorded an increase in exhibition space and level of internationality bringing together leading companies from China, Germany, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, and the US.