Many countries represented at AALF
The second All African Leather Fair 2009 held January 20-22 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, was a success according to the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association which organised the event.
The fair attracted 190 exhibitors and 8,200 visitors from 36 countries including 10 African nations, European countries, the Americas and Asia.
Products on display included leather shoes, finished leather, shoe components and accessories, leather garments, leathergoods such as travel goods, belts, handbags and wallets, shoe-making machinery and dyes and chemicals.
A highlight for many visitors was a fashion show which took place at the Millennium Fair ground.