Jaipur's handblock printing art is unique way of printing fabric. During this experience we will take you through the entire process starting from understanding about the wooden hand block designs, block printing by the local printers using various blocks and colours & fabric washing.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Building number 85 Road no. 5 at 22 Godown Jaipur
Step into the shoes of a worker as we take you through the inner workings of a hand block printing workshop. This experience will reveal the detailed steps required to take a plain sheet of fabric and turn it into various decorative table linens. Beginning with the wood blocks hand carved with intricate designs, all the way through to the finished product!
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On this tour you will connect with the local workers, learning the techniques they’ve established to produce consistent, quality products. Everything from the type of wood needed to create a durable block, the amount of dye to be used, and the colour change that occurs during washing. At the end of the tour, you will have the opportunity to test your skills and create your own unique fabric piece!
Tour ends! We will be happy to organise transfer back to your hotel or desired location on an extra cost.
Building number 85 Road no. 5 at 22 Godown Jaipur
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
▢ Water Bottle
▢ Workshop admission fee
▢ Creative Supplies
▢ The best Souvenir from India
▢ Private Transportation
▢ Gratuities
▢ This tour can be customised on request and new date & time is accepted on request
▢ It is hand on experience and you get to print the fabric using wooden hand blocks & colours
▢ There is a lift inside the workshop for accessibility.
▢ There are many dyes in the workshop, so please wear something that could get fabric dye on it (unlikely to happen, but no need to risk it).
▢ Please inform us of any relevant allergies in your booking.
▢ Transport to and from the location are not included, but can be arranged upon request.
I am available through the year and I can provide my guiding services in Jaipur city & Ranthambore Tiger Reserve on a day tour from Jaipur.
Hi! We are Monty & Harshita. Our major asset is our compassion for others. I (Monty) have worked as a tour guide throughout India, Nepal and Bhutan for more than thirteen years. Yet, I still have enough time, energy and enthusiasm to help travellers to find their groove with my expertise. I have also travelled around the world and it feels like travelling is the best education for me. My wife Harshita grew up in a very traditional family. She is in an expert in native Indian culture and you will find no one better to teach you all about Jaipur’s many customs and traditions. We enjoy hosting like minded people from all over the world.
As a couple we host tours & unique experiences here in Jaipur such as Cooking class, Bollywood dance class, wildlife tours, sightseeing tours etc. if you are looking for further unique experiences, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will make sure you that you get the most out of your time in India.
Travelling to India is not just a trip, but an experience which can change people's life.
$75/ per group
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