- Jaipur District - 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.
- Vegetarian lunch (beverage excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Tea or coffee
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Explore Sanganer, a quaint town adjacent to Jaipur, renowned globally for its vibrant textiles and handcrafted block print motifs. Witness the vivid freshly tinted cloths basking in the sunlight to dry, walls drenched in pigments, and the aromatic presence of dyes creating an unforgettable ambiance. Tour a neighborhood workshop and observe the skilled craftsmen in action. You’re invited to attempt block printing yourself.
Highlights
Discover time-honored textile dyeing methods originating from the 17th century
Experience the art of fabric block printing
Hand-printed vibrant home linens
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
