Jaipur: The 11th edition of the FORHEX Fair 2025, organized by the Federation of Rajasthan Handicraft Exporters (FORHEX) from 21–24 November, concluded on Monday at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur, with remarkable enthusiasm and an overwhelming response from artisans, buyers, students and craft enthusiasts.
The concluding day witnessed a grand celebration with the FORHEX Excellence Awards, honouring exceptional creativity, design and craftsmanship displayed throughout the fair. Arthy Home Shubankar received the award for Excellence in Innovative Stall Design, while Art Age was recognized for Outstanding Soft Furnishing Presentation. Nandi by Kuber won the award for Best Handicraft Visual Storytelling, and Karigiri bagged the honour in the Best Furniture and Lifestyle Display category. Artisan Abode was awarded the title of Best Creative Art Showcase, and Studio Ekastha earned the award for Best Fusion Handicrafts Display. Arch College & Poddar Institute won the Student’s competition “Design Booth” for the fair.
All winners, contributors and partners were felicitated with trophies and certificates in the presence of FORHEX Committee Members Ms. Leela Bordia, Dilip Baid, Jaswant Meel, Ajay Poddar, Rajeev & Ravi Utmani. The four-day event drew a record 40,000+ visitors, generating a remarkable business turnover of over ₹24 crores, making it one of the most successful editions to date.
With the grand closing of the event, the FORHEX Fair Committee extended heartfelt gratitude to all exhibitors, artisans, sponsors, partners, institutions and visitors. The organizers announced that FORHEX Fair 2026 will return next year with an even bigger platform, renewed enthusiasm and a steadfast commitment to promoting India’s rich craft heritage and nurturing new creative talent.
