‘India Carpet Expo’ Kicks off at Nehru Centre showcasing Exquisite Handmade Carpets and Durries

Dignitaries Lighting the Ceremonial Lamp at the Inauguration of India Carpet Expo (ICE) 2019 on 7th November at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai -Photo By TGN

Daily 7th to 10th November 2019 Exhibition at Nehru Centre, Worli 

is showcasing Exquisite Handmade Carpets and Durries.  

Mumbai, 7th November, 2019 (TGN) : A first in Mumbai, the Exhibition cum Sale of Indian Handmade Carpets  well-known as  India Carpet Expo was today inaugurated at the hands of Mr Siddh Nath Singh – Chairman of Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) at Nehru Centre, Worli in Mumbai. 

Exhibition will be on daily 7th  to 10th November 2019 from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm. A four day long Carpets Expo the first such exhibition in Mumbai is showcasing a variety in regions representing their art and craft in carpet weaving like  Bhadohi - Mirzapur – Agra – Panipat – Jaipur – Kashmir and other regions like Gwalior, Kerala & West Bengal.  

During the show the product will be displayed which are made of natural fibres of Natural Silk, Bamboo Silk, Wool, Jute, Hemp and Coir. The Types of Carpets on display will include Hand knotted Silk carpet, Woollen Carpets, Persian and Modern Carpet, Handmade Woollen/Cotton Durries and other natural fibre carpets. 

While addressing the media after inauguration today Mr Siddh Nath Singh – Chairman of CEPC said “We are pleased to organise Indian Carpets Expo for the first time in Mumbai - Financial Capital of the country. Besides awareness and promotion of the carpets, we through this exhibition  are looking forward to correcting the perception about the carpets in the minds of people in Mumbai. The delegations and buyers from many countries are expected to visit this expo for their bulk requirements”. This exhibition is under the aegis of Government of India with an aim to promote the cultural heritage and weaving skills of artisans crafting the carpets and other floor coverings amongst the Mumbaikers, local and visiting overseas buyers.  It is an ideal platform for International Carpet Buyers, Buying Houses, Buying agents, Architects and Indian Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters to meet, strike business deals and establish long term business relationship. With our debut in Mumbai city we are sure the people in Mumbai with the good taste in their lifestyle will fall in love with the skilled work of Indian artisans on display thereby helping in revival of the carpet culture in residences and commercial premises in Mumbai”.

Sanjay Kumar – Executive Director of CEPC informed that Government is dedicated for promotion of Indian handmade Carpet which has unique identity worldwide and assured all kind assistance for achieving the target of 50% share of world market. We are in process of diversifying the world market and exploring the new market of LAC, CIS and OCEANIA region. He further informed the media “After our this first expo in Mumbai we have planned to hold such Expo in other prime cities like Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Kolkata in the months to come”.  

Besides Business and Trade community the Exhibition will also be open for General Public with FREE Entry.  

In brief about CEPC:

Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) an apex body of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India setup in 1982 to promote export of all types of Handmade / Handmade knotted Carpets, Rugs, Durries, Floor Coverings & other allied Products from India and since then, has been the voice of Indian carpets business community. CEPC has over 2800 manufactures and member Exporters across the country. One of the fascinating aspects of CEPC is the overwhelming variety of handmade carpet products it deals with. CEPC plays a dual role as it not only  promotes the Export of Indian Handmade Carpets  (which is its primary function) but also facilitates production and procurement of high quality hand-woven carpets here through providing the training to farmers and women artisans in villages. This has made Indian handmade carpet industry the largest community in the world with over 20 lakh weavers and their families involved in this unique cottage type occupation.        

                     

To know more about Carpet Export Promotion Council visit www.cepc.co.in