Learn The Art Of Textile Dyeing In Sanganer, Near Jaipur

Jaipur, India
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Duration7h - 8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Visit Sanganer, a small town near Jaipur that is known the world over for its colorful textiles and handmade block printing designs. The colorful freshly dyed fabrics that are put out in the sun to dry, walls splashed with color and the smell of dyes are part of a unique and memorable experience. Visit a local factory and watch the artisans at work. You can even try your hand at block printing.

Highlights
• Textile dyeing techniques that date back to the 17th century
• Block printing on fabrics
• Colorful household linen printed by hand

What's included

  • Vegetarian lunch (beverage excluded)
  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tea or coffee
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Jaipur District
    4h
    You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning for the half an hour drive to Sanganer. Upon arrival in Sanganer, visit a workshop and spend a few hours there learning the art of textile dyeing.

    The various techniques - natural dyeing, block printing and tie and dye - date back to the 17th century and have been handed down generations. Watch the artisans at work as they transform white fabrics into colorful bedspreads and other items of household use. Take some time out to try your hand at the dyeing process and learn the unique art of block printing.

    Enjoy lunch at the workshop and then continue with your initiation into the art of textile dyeing. The session ends at 5:30 p.m. after which you will be driven back to Jaipur and dropped off at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
Jaipur
Jaipur, India
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup details

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Natural / organic environment-friendly dyes are used in the workshop.
  • Participants can bring their own piece of clothing for tie-n-dye or block printing (upto 04 pieces).
  • Although protective clothing (apron) is provided, clothes can get stained with colours, dyes - so please dress appropriately.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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