12 Nov

Gifts, Novelties & Souvenirs, Arts & Crafts

h+h Cologne

by Expo Planner

Grow your business in h+h Cologne

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.