Rajasthan’s textile and apparel fair Vastra 2013 will is being held at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre. This is the second edition of the fair and Rajasthan's rich and colorful traditional textiles is on display. Participants from nearly 60 countries are attending the three-day fair. Besides participants from traditional export markets like the US and West Europe, this year there is also an increase in participation from newer markets such as Latin America, Africa, China, Australia and East Europe.

The objective is to showcase the best and latest in textiles from fiber to fashion, be it products and accessories or technology and machines. The event aims to provide a platform to participants/exhibitors for forming new business relations, exports, partnerships worldwide, locations for setting up businesses in India. The fair would contribute further in projecting India as a prominent sourcing hub and investment destination. 

Products that are on display include: apparels, home textiles, fiber, yarn, fabric, fashion accessories,machinery, carpets, rugs and bags. Rajasthan is a major producer of printed and dyed fabric for thefashion garment industry and Rajasthani prints of bagru and sanganerhave got international recognition. Bhilwara is the biggest center for the production of viscose and polyester textiles in India.