New York International Gift Fair August 16 -21, 2008 Featuring "Handmade in the USA™"

USA (SANEPR.com) August 4, 2008 -- Handmade Showcases Authentic Craft

Beginning in August 2008, the NYIGF Handmade division will emphasize individual artisanry through visual cues spotlighting some 200+ designer-makers. "This effort, to better distinguish designer-makers from production craft, comes in response to buyer and exhibitor feedback," said Belshaw. "This identification of designer-makers will give buyers an opportunity to meet the artists and to engage them about their influences and techniques."

In addition, the "Handmade in the USA™" showcase area will return with 30+ exhibitors of American-made merchandise. Handmade, presenting a total of 575 juried participants, offers buyers an unparalleled selection of handcrafted items from 35 American states and 15 countries worldwide.

Accent on Design Expands "A+™" Showcase for Emerging Designers

The second edition of "A+™: The Young Designer's Platform" will expand to feature more emerging talent, alongside established contemporary design, within Accent on Design. A+™ showcases designs, prototypes or finished products from design students, recent graduates and new companies in an "incubator" space. Accent on Design presents a dynamic juried collection of 180 contemporary and innovative exhibitors.

At Home Refines Home Textiles at Javits and Hard Lines at Piers 92 & 94

At Home featuring Home Textiles will continue to coalesce some 200 leading home textiles suppliers and established luxury brands, at the Javits Center, as an extension of Home Textiles Market Week in New York. With more than 500 home fashion suppliers across three locations (NYIGF, 230 Fifth Avenue and 7 West New York), Home Textiles Market Week offers buyers access to the nation's largest collection of mid-to-high-end home textiles.

At Home hard lines will be presented at both Piers 92 and 94. Together, the two locations feature nearly 400 exhibitors across the home furnishings spectrum – traditional to contemporary and indoor to outdoor.

See the BAOlink Market News – New York International Gift Fair for more information about the Summer 2008 Fair, exhibitors and events.