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Crafts, Conversations and Cultures Converge at BRICS Bazaar

Crafts, conversations & cultures converge at BRICS Bazaar
Countries
ChinaEthiopiaIndiaIranRussiaSouth Africa
Cooperation areas
Inclusive MultilateralismPeople-to-People Exchange

Source: Times of India | Original Published At: 2026-09-17 07:03:00 UTC

Key Points

  • The BRICS Bazaar was held at the National Crafts Museum in Delhi and was open to the public free of charge on 14-15 September.
  • The event was hosted by India's Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Textiles to showcase crafts and cultures from participating countries.
  • Live craft demonstrations included lac bangles, terracotta pottery and Kashmiri papier-mâché painting.
  • Exhibitors featured crafts from countries including Ethiopia, Iran, India, Russia, China, South Africa, Vietnam, Cuba, Malaysia and Belarus.
  • Attendees interacted with artisans using AI translation, gestures and handwritten notes to bridge language gaps.
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