29th India Carpet Expo starts today

Carpet Export Promotion Council is organizing the 29th Edition of India Carpet Expo from March 27 to 30 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi under the aegis of Government of India.

The Expo will be inaugurated at 11.00 am today, by Minister of State for Textiles (I/C), Santosh Kumar Gangwar in the presence of Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, Secretary (Textiles) and Mr. Samir Kumar Biswas, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). Other senior Government officials from the Central and State Governments and representatives from trade and media shall also be present.

The Expo aims to promote the cultural heritage and weaving skills of Indian hand-made carpets and other floor coverings amongst the visiting overseas carpet buyers.

It is an ideal platform for international carpet buyers, buying houses, buying agents, architects and Indian carpet manufacturers and exporters to meet each other and establish long-term business relationships.

The Expo is one of the largest Handmade Carpet Fairs in Asia, which provides a unique platform under one roof, for buyers to source the best handmade carpets, rugs and floor coverings. It has become a popular destination worldwide for handmade carpets.

India's unique capability in adapting to any type of design, colour, quality and size as per the specifications of carpet buyers has made it a household name in the international market.