Jaipur Block Printing TourVerified
Description
Whenever you think of culture, crafts, arts, and colors at the same time, the Pink City – Jaipur is the only destination to fulfill that wish. Jaipur is the richest city when it comes to exploring any form of art. Its fashion, monuments, forts, religious diversity, food, culture, people – everything is colorful. This colorful Jaipur tour is incomplete without the Jaipur block printing tour.
Block printing has been crafted in Rajasthan since ancient times. In this craft, natural colors are used for printing on any fabric with the use of wooden hand blocks. Jaipur is at the top position when it comes to blocking printing. The city not only lets you explore block printing but it has several places where you can learn printing as well. Among these places, Sanganer and Bagru regions are most famous for block printing and fashion enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Two major block printing centres: Sanganer & Bagru.
- Hands-on experience in block printing workshops.
- Visit to Sanghi Ji Jain Temple and Titanwala Block Print Museum.
- Learn the difference between Sanganeri style (fine lines, sober floral prints) and Bagru style (bold lines, geometric + floral/animal prints)
Jaipur Block Printing Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Jaipur & Block Printing Tour Visit
Morning: Jaipur to Sanganer
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You will get to explore the textile imprinting industry from our Block printing tour from Jaipur.
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Our cab driver will pick you up from your desired place in Jaipur in the morning and will reach Sanganer.
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There you will have a chance to taste a delicious breakfast of Jaipur food with the famous masala tea.
Sanganer Visit
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After that, you will get to explore block-printing workshops and museums where you could learn in depth about block printing.
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Thereafter you will taste the famous traditional lunch of Jaipur.
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You will also visit the famous Jain temple – Sanghi Ji Temple, which is popular for its architecture.
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Sanganer has over 5000 block printers being a major center for fine block printing.
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You will also get to design a piece of cloth using blocks and natural colors at our private workshop. Here, the basics of textile crafts will be taught.
Afternoon: Transfer to Bagru
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After this break, you will reach Bagru, another famous place for block printing.
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Here along with the hand block printing workshop, you will also visit the Titanwala Block Print Museum.
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You can keep your own printed fabrics as souvenirs.
Bagru Visit
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The Titanwala Block Print Museum is a well-known place for preservation of hand block printing with natural colors.
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The museum has displays of various fabrics, vessels, wooden blocks, and tools used in the block-printing process.
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Bagru has been practicing the unique style of block printing for 400 years.
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At our workshop, you will get a little deeper information about the block printing process.
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You can also enjoy experimenting with block printing on your own with the help of a tour guide.
Shopping & Local Experience
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At both places, our local tour guide will give you in-depth information about the block printing process.
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You will also have time to purchase blocks, textiles, natural colors, and hand-block imprinted clothes.
Evening: Return to Jaipur
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After the tour, our cab driver will drop you off at your preferred location in Jaipur.
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On the return journey, you can ask for any halt or for dinner.
Includes & Excludes
- 24x7 Customer Assistance
- Complimentary Mineral Water Bottles
- Daily Breakfast at the Hotel
- Customizable Itinerary as per Your Preferences
- Pickup & Drop Services by Private Car
- Private Cab with Experienced Driver Throughout the Tour
- Accommodation in 3-Star Hotels (4-Star or 5-Star hotel upgrades are available on request at additional cost.)
- Local Guide Service (Available on request with extra charges)
- Airfare and Train Tickets (Available on Request)
- Personal Expenses (e.g., shopping, tips, laundry)
- Any Services or Items Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
- Entry Fees to Monuments, Museums, and Attractions
