Archive · 16 Sep 2026
BRICS Bazaar Brings Global Craft Cultures Together in New Delhi
The BRICS Bazaar was a special craft market in New Delhi.
Artists from 18 countries brought handmade items and traditional art.
Visitors could see Iranian embroidery, Brazilian clay sculptures and Belarusian willow weaving.
Ethiopian participants showed clothes and clay crafts, and offered native coffee.
The bazaar helped people learn about cultures from many countries in one place.
An Iranian artist used an internet-based AI tool to speak with visitors who did not know Persian.
The event ran from September 10 to 15 and was open to the public during its final days.
Some people were disappointed because they arrived after it had closed.
The BRICS Bazaar ran from September 10 to 15 at New Delhi’s National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy.
Artisans from 18 BRICS member and partner countries displayed crafts, handlooms, textiles and artworks.
Iranian stalls featured Balochi and Rashti embroidery, while Brazil and Belarus showcased clay art and willow weaving.
Ethiopian participants presented fashion and clay crafts, with native coffee also attracting visitors.
The bazaar drew crowds, including people who took time off to attend, although some missed it after arriving after 6 pm on the final day.
- Who
- Artisans and craftspersons from 18 BRICS member and partner countries, along with visitors from Delhi and nearby areas.
- What
- A six-day bazaar showcasing traditional crafts, handlooms, textiles, artworks and other cultural products.
- When
- September 10-15; the first four days were reserved for high-profile visitors, and it opened to the general public on Monday before closing Tuesday evening.
- Where
- The National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, adjacent to the Bharat Mandapam complex in New Delhi.
- Why
- To celebrate BRICS countries’ diverse cultures and creative traditions while enabling cultural exchange between artisans and visitors.
- Event
- BRICS Bazaar
- Dates
- September 10-15
- Venue
- National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, New Delhi
- Countries represented
- 18 BRICS member and partner countries
- Iranian crafts
- Balochi embroidery, Rashti embroidery, mirror work and chain stitch on cotton
- Other featured traditions
- Brazilian clay art, Belarusian willow weaving, Ethiopian fashion and handmade clay crafts
- Technology
- An internet-based AI platform helped Iranian artisan Ameneh Sedighi communicate with visitors