LAHORE: More than 40 interior designers and furniture manufactures displayed their work for public at Interiors Pakistan Expo 2013 that was held over the weekend at Lahore International Expo. The exhibition was inaugurated by renowned architect and patron of arts Nayyer Ali Dada attracting 75,000 spectators.
IPE 2013, being the first exhibition ever in Pakistan aimed to promote the art of furniture making in Pakistan with an aim to support export of local furniture under the banner of Pakistan Furniture Council. The exhibition created opportunities for young interior designers to showcase their creations among leading designers and manufacturers such as Tina Khan, Workman, Casa Hamza, Charagh Din & Co and Chen One.
An exclusive display was presented by the students of interior design at Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design. “We are excited to be a part of IPE 2013. This comes as great opportunity for us to show our creativity, and it is events like these that would help us promote local and indigenous work globally.”
Laying emphasis on workshops, tutorials and internship programs, the board at PFC has invited upcoming interior designers to join hands for paving secure future and strengthening the industry. Rizwan Amjad, one of the directors of PFC and owner of National Furnitures said, “Interiors Pakistan Expo is planned as bi-annual exhibitions in all the major cities of Pakistan with Lahore as the first venue. Under the banner of PFC, we will initiate certification program for upcoming entrepreneurs in this field. We plan to arrange scholarship program to help students and conduct workshops to promote skill and talent. In this process, the industry will help boost economy, create job opportunities from high skill level to low in order to build promising future.”
Interiors Pakistan Expo 2013 came as reinforcement of furniture manufacturing in Pakistan. The council has laid stress on use of Sheesham in cheap furniture, affect of inflation, economic instability and lack of opportunities to promote skill and craftsmanship on international level.
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