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BRICS Bazaar in India showcases crafts from member and partner nations

Iran to Indonesia: How a crafts bazaar served as melting pot of cultures of BRICS nations
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Source: ThePrint | Original Published At: 2026-09-16 10:18:16 UTC

Key Points

  • The BRICS Bazaar ran from September 10 to 15, with the first four days reserved for high-profile visitors and the final two days open to the general public.
  • The event featured stalls representing 18 countries and showcased crafts, handlooms, textiles and artworks from BRICS member and partner countries, according to the official BRICS 2026 website.
  • Artisans from countries including India, Iran, Brazil, Ethiopia and South Africa presented traditional embroidery, clay sculpture, handloom products and fashion designs.
  • The bazaar included symbolic installations, such as linked fabrics from member and partner countries, meant to represent cultural bonds among BRICS nations.
  • Zahra Pezeshkian, daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, visited the bazaar and the Iranian stall on September 12.
  • Visitors said the event offered a chance to experience multiple BRICS cultures in one place, though some arrived too late to enter.
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