Artisans and entrepreneurs from the northeastern states are showcasing unique products ranging from water hyacinth furniture to bamboo beer mugs, dry flowers and ethnic stoles at a special display at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) here.

The display was held under the aegis of the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi), established in 1985 as a funding agency for promoting industries and infrastructure in the northeast.

Named NEDFi Haat, the display is apart from what all the eight northeastern states have put up in their own official pavilions at Pragati Maidan.

Diversified products made from cane and bamboo, bell metal and wood, as well as artefact, handlooms, cookies and rice products are on display at the 36 stalls put up by entrepreneurs from the northeast, including nine from Assam.

"The total budget for the whole set-up is Rs 30 lakh," said Manoj Kumar Das, NEDFi's deputy general manager based here.

The display at the pavilion is designed by upcoming architect Dipak Singh, which features a bamboo installation at its entrance.

"NEDFi has brought in select handicrafts and handloom items based on the local material and craft endowment of the northeast," Das said.