As part of economic recovery plans for the world, Globe Chambers of Commerce and Industry will hold World Textile and Shoe Expo in London, UK from the 23rd to 28th of September, 2023.

The event which is said to promote different textiles from across the world will have lots of countries coming together to share their cultural heritage through textiles and leather.

The event will give traditional textiles like the Japanese Kimonos, Scottish Kilts, Nigerian Aso-Oke fabrics and the Barkcloth fabrics produced by the Buganda Tribe as well as different decorative pieces which is meant to be enjoyed for their artistic value.

Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George, who is the president of Globe Chambers of Commerce and Industry said that the event, beyond being an exposition for textiles and shoes will also get people closer to histories and stories behind every textile they pick interest in.

He described the event as one of the new projects the organization is putting together in 2023 and it will be holding alongside with Bactic-Africa Economic Corporation and Business Forum and the United Kingdom-Africa Economic Cooperation and Investment Development.

World Textile and Shoe Expo is part of the efforts of the organization to strengthen trade between Africa and other continents.

“the event will offer people the opportunity to learn the stories behind different traditional fabrics from the various continents.