Greater Noida: Odisha’s distinctive handloom and handicraft products have emerged as a major attraction at the 62nd IHGF Delhi Autumn Fair, which is being held at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. The Odisha Pavilion, organised by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department of the Government of Odisha, was inaugurated on Tuesday by Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Department. During her visit to the pavilion, she explored the exhibits and appreciated the diverse range of handloom and handicraft products on display.
Speaking on the occasion, Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar said, “The display of Odisha’s handloom and handicraft products at the IHGF Delhi Fair is an important initiative to showcase the state’s rich art, culture and traditional craftsmanship in international markets. The fair provides an opportunity to connect our traditional products with national and international buyers, designers and business organisations, opening up new markets and export opportunities. This can help our weavers and artisans secure fair value for their products and strengthen their livelihoods.”
The 62nd IHGF Delhi Autumn Fair 2026 will continue from 13 to 17 October showcasing extensive array of home, lifestyle, fashion, furnishings, furniture, gifts and interior products at the premier international B2B platform.
The Odisha Pavilion showcases the state’s rich artistic heritage through a selection of traditional crafts, including Pattachitra paintings, terracotta, stone carvings, Pipili appliqué work, seashell crafts, Sabai grass products and Dhokra metal craft. These distinctive art forms reflect Odisha’s cultural identity and the exceptional skills of its artisans.
Odisha is also showcasing renowned handloom traditions, including Sambalpuri sarees and textiles, Odisha Ikat, Bomkai sarees, Khandua silk, Kotpad sarees, Gopalpur Tussar sarees and Habaspuri sarees, along with Karuna silk sarees. Several of these traditional handloom products have received Geographical Indication (GI) recognition, highlighting their unique regional identity and heritage.
In addition to traditional textiles, visitors can explore contemporary products made from handloom fabrics, including laptop bags, bedsheets, jackets, files, purses and various home décor items. Live demonstrations of silk yarn preparation from different varieties of silk are also being conducted at the pavilion, offering visitors an opportunity to gain insights into traditional textile-making processes.
The intricate craftsmanship, distinctive designs and fine detailing of Odisha’s handloom and handicraft products have attracted considerable interest from visitors and business representatives from India and abroad. Buyers are not only exploring the exhibits but are also placing orders with artisans for future business, indicating potential opportunities for market expansion.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sucharita Sarangi, Additional Resident Commissioner, New Delhi; Sudip Samarendra Sarkar, Executive Director and CEO of India Expo Centre and Mart; Braja Kishore Nayak, Additional Director, FICCI; Surya Narayan Pattnaik, Additional Director, Sericulture, Government of Odisha and MD, Resham Odisha; and other senior officials of the Department.
