International Handicrafts Fair

On September 19th and 20th, 2017 in Antigua, Guatemala, business appointments will be held between international buyers and handicraft companies from Central America.

Friday, January 5, 2018

In the eleventh edition of the New World Crafts Fair, around a thousand products from craft companies from Central America will be exhibited, and several rounds of business appointments will be held with some 100 international buyers.

Among the companies taking part are manufacturers of carpets, costume jewelery, accessories and leather goods, wooden furniture, jewelry and textiles, among others.

See more information about the event here (in Spanish).

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