Fair Sector: Handicraft
12 Nov
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Handicraft trade fairs celebrate creativity, culture and craftsmanship by bringing together artisans, designers and brands from around the world.
These fairs serve as a platform where handmade products are exhibited, from textiles to jewelry, from home decoration to works of art. They attract buyers, collectors and enthusiasts who are eager to discover unique and original products. The following is a detailed list of craft fairs held around the world.
Important Handicraft Fairs
| Fair Name | City - Country | Venue | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creativeworld | Frankfurt - Germany | Messe Frankfurt | January |
| International Folk Art Market | Santa Fe - USA | Santa Fe Railyard | July |
| Handmade Expo Market | Brisbane - Australia | Various Locations | Monthly |
| India International Handicrafts Fair (IIHF) | New Delhi - India | Pragati Maidan | October |
| Maison & Objet | Paris - France | Paris Nord Villepinte | January & September |
| American Craft Show | Baltimore - USA | Baltimore Convention Center | February |
| Tokyo International Gift Show | Tokyo - Japan | Tokyo Big Sight | September |
| Ambiente | Frankfurt - Germany | Messe Frankfurt | February |
| Craft & Quilt Fair | Melbourne - Australia | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre | June |
| Africa Handmade Symposium | Nairobi - Kenya | Safari Park Hotel | September |
| Homi Milano | Milan - Italy | Fiera Milano | January |
| London Craft Week | London - UK | Various Locations | May |
| International Quilt Festival | Houston - USA | George R. Brown Convention Center | October |
| Artigiano in Fiera | Milan - Italy | Fiera Milano | December |
| Expoartesanías | Bogotá - Colombia | Corferias | December |
| Seoul Handmade Fair | Seoul - South Korea | COEX | May |
| National Crafts & Design Fair | Dublin - Ireland | RDS Dublin | November |
| New York Gift Fair | New York - USA | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | August |
| Formex | Stockholm - Sweden | Stockholmsmässan | January & August |
Handicraft trade fairs also play an important role in preserving traditional skills while encouraging innovation in handmade designs. These events connect artisans with global Sundays, increase appreciation for craftsmanship and support sustainable practices.
You can choose!
Fairs by sector
Agriculture (2)Automotive (8)Building (9)Carpet (1)Ceramic (2)Construction (9)Cosmetic (6)Decoration (6)Dental (4)Electronics (3)Energy (5)Entertainment (2)Fabric (2)Food (16)Foundry (1)Furniture (8)Glass (1)Handicraft (1)Hardware (1)Home Textile (3)Industry (4)Iron (3)Kits (1)Laboratory (2)Leather (1)Lighting (2)Medical (11)Metal (6)Natural (2)Packaging (2)Paper (1)Plastic (4)Real Estate (1)Retail (1)Security (1)Shoes (1)Sports (3)Steel (4)Stone (2)Telecommunication (3)Textile (11)Water (1)Yarn (1)
Locations
Abu Dhabi (2)Atlanta (1)Bangkok (1)Barcelona (6)Berlin (4)Birmingham (1)Bologna (4)Cannes (2)China (5)Cologne (14)Dubai (19)Dusseldorf (14)England (4)France (9)Frankfurt (7)Germany (54)Guangzhou (1)Hannover (6)Istanbul (18)Italy (13)Kenya (2)Krasnogorsk (1)Las Vegas (3)London (3)Mexico (1)Milano (7)Moscow (14)Munich (6)Nairobi (2)North Carolina (1)Nürnberg (1)Paris (7)Riyadh (5)Russia (13)Saudi Arabia (5)Seoul (1)Shanghai (4)South Korea (1)Spain (6)Stuttgart (3)Thailand (1)Turkey (18)United Arab Emirates (21)USA (6)Verona (1)