The exhibition was organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) in association with the Indian mission in the Guatemala from 22 to 24 September.

Ten national master craft persons and exporters from across India displayed a wide range of hand-crafted products like home décor, home furnishing, carpets, furniture, lamps, fashion jewellery and accessories, incense, and aroma and wellness products at a recent ‘Made in India Trade Show Exhibition’ dedicated to Indian arts and crafts in Guatemala City.

Rakesh Kumar, executive director,  EPCH informed that Guillermo Castillo, vice president of Guatemala and acting president and ambassador of India to Guatemala, Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra inaugurated the Made in India Trade Show in Guatemala and have extended their full cooperation and support to EPCH for organising Made in India – Trade Show Exhibition in their region reflecting the indomitable spirit of the handicraft exporting fraternity to continue furthering the efforts to strengthen the handicrafts sector.

EPCH chairman Raj Kumar Malhotra expressed hope that the exhibition will lead to enhanced trade and people-to-people relations with Latin America, according to an official release.

Indian ambassador to Guatemala Manoj Kumar Mohapatra said it was an opportunity to present to the world India’s abundant skills, competitive edge and adherence to quality compliance.

India’s handicrafts exports during fiscal 2021-22 were worth ₹33,253 crore ($4459.76 million), registering a growth of 29.49 per cent in rupee term and 28.9 per cent in dollar terms over the previous fiscal. However, exports of such items to Latin America were worth ₹682 crore ($92 million) in 2021-22.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)