Overview
- The BRICS Bazaar opened Thursday, Sept. 10, and runs through Sept. 15 at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy beside Bharat Mandapam.
- India’s Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of External Affairs jointly organised the event under the theme 'Crafting Culture, Connecting People' to highlight cultural diplomacy.
- More than 40 artisans, designers and creative enterprises from 18 BRICS member and partner countries occupy stalls, installations and live-demo spaces.
- Named Indian demonstrators include Riyaz Ahmad, Mohammed Bilai Khatri, Karan Singh and Shadab Ahmed, and the venue features state-specific displays such as Rajasthan and Odisha courtyards.
- Security around the museum has been tightened and foreign delegates and family members are expected to visit, offering artisans direct sales, wider exposure and potential boost to livelihoods.