Gift shows are great opportunities to learn the latest trends in the design industry.
The New York International Gift Fair is being held at the Jacob Javits Center this week. It features over 25,000 exhibitors and attracts over 30,000 buyers from 77 countries.
Hoping to see something exciting, I took a trip there with my little camera and a cup of coffee.
In recent years, the handmade section of the show has grown much bigger.You can find all kinds of interesting artwork created by local and global artisans. One section that especially caught my attention was “Sustainable design for a better world.” The exhibition showcased environmentally and socially conscious products and producers.
Here are some pictures from the show:
The Javits Center Lobby
Chairs made with recycled magazine pages
Cute animal models made with milk cartons
Decorative mirror made with reused records
