Best Time

January, February, March, October, November & December

Difficulty

Low

TEXTILES AND TRIBES OF WESTERN INDIA

This tour is designed for those interested in textiles, tribes and photography. We travel in West Indian beginning in Ahmedabad, travelling west to Dwarka and then onwards to Bhuj, exploring the rich textiles traditions of the Kutch and Gujarat regions. The participants will have ample opportunity to study and discuss a broad range of contemporary and historic textiles including silk and cotton saris, mirror embroidery, ikat, tie-dye, wood block printing, and vegetable dyeing. Meet directly with artisans in their workshops. The itinerary is designed for modest travel, a mix of heritage hotels and lodges in order to make the trip cost low and to travel in a way that reflects the lifestyles of local people.   EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE: Walking tours Early morning walking tour of the old town in Ahmedabad

  • Insight into the culture and lifestyle of the tribes living in Gujarat
  • Experience traditional crafts – weaving, block printing, bead work, wood carving, lacquer work and other art forms
  • Watch the local craftsmen at work
  • Myriads of colors - excellent opportunity for the photographers
  • Visit to museums, temples and archaeological ruins
  • Camel cart safari in Rann of Kutch to see the Wild Ass – an endangered species
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