Mumbai is set to host the 15th edition of HGH India, the bi-annual trade show for home textiles, decor, furniture, houseware, and gifts, from July 2 to July 5 at the Bombay Exhibition Center. This event, pivotal for the home improvement sector, bridges Indian and global brands with the domestic market, offering comprehensive sourcing solutions for retailers, distributors, architects, and interior designers.
This year's HGH India will unveil 2,500 innovative products across 50,000 sq. meters, featuring 700 brands from 32 countries, including newcomers from Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Russia, and Ukraine. India itself contributes 120 new exhibitors, presenting a range of furnishing fabrics, bed and bath items, decorative accessories, home furniture, handicrafts, and cookware.
The event garners substantial support from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and various export councils. The Development Commissioner Handicrafts has facilitated the participation of artisans through agencies like the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) and the North East Handicrafts & Handloom Development Corporation (NEHHDC). These artisans will display unique crafts in cane, bamboo, wood, eri silk, and tassar silk. The Development Commissioner Handloom, in collaboration with the Handloom Export Promotion Council and National Design Centre, has organized group participation focusing on hand-woven textiles.
HGH India continues its collaboration with the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID), Mumbai Chapter, to enhance the event's benefits for architects and interior designers. This partnership provides these professionals with direct connections to manufacturers and brands, facilitating integrated home design solutions.
The prestigious H-Circle Awards, which recognize innovation in home products, will return for their third edition. Additionally, the "Culture Codes: Identity & Curiosity" trend for Autumn/Winter 2024-25 will be showcased, emphasizing a blend of Indian traditions with modern technology and global influences.
HGH India remains committed to promoting India's rich cultural heritage through its "Indian Heritage" brand. This initiative, supported by various government agencies, connects retailers and designers with skilled artisans, ensuring the preservation of traditional crafts. The Indian Heritage pavilion will feature live demonstrations by master craftsmen, creating exquisite hand-crafted products in pottery, wood and metal craft, handloom embroidery, and more.
With its diverse range of exhibitors, robust government support, and focus on innovation and tradition, HGH India 2024 promises to be an unparalleled event in the home improvement sector, offering valuable opportunities for networking, sourcing, and discovering the latest trends.
