Highlights

• Visit the two main hubs of Block Printing i.e. Bagru and Sanganer.
• A full day experience in the company of an expert.
• A walking tour of the village to witness the process in Bagru.
• Witness the mud printing which is specifically famous in Bagru.
• See the entire process from start to finish and also understand the intricacies involved in this labour intensive craft.
• A great photography opportunity as you visit the rural life of Bagru.
• Get a hands-on experience to print your own piece of textile and take it back as souvenir in Sanganer.
• Block printing workshop in Sanganer with an expert.

What?

Block printing is one of the earliest and simplest forms of textile printing. The earliest surviving examples from China date to before 220 AD.This process involves sketching and carving a design into a block of wood which is then hand carved with immense precision. This block is then stamped on fabric with the help of an ink or dye with repetition to create beautiful designs and patterns.

Where?

We will take you to Bagru village which is 25 kms and 45 mins drive from Jaipur and then we will proceed to the old town of Sanganer which lies just on the outskirts of the Jaipur city.

How?

Meet our expert guide at a mutually decided spot in Jaipur city or we can come to your hotel / venue to pick you up and start the day. We will drive for 45mins to Bagru and on the way our expert will explain you all the history of the craft as well as the importance that it holds for the locals. Arrive Bagru and you will be taken on a walking tour of the village. You will see small houses and how all of them contribute to this art form. You will see washing, dying, mud printing, colouring by natural dyes and learn the intricate process yourself. We will then take you to various small homes to witness block printing where entire families take part in it. Later you will be offered tea / coffee and you can interact with the artisans and get a deeper understanding on their craft. We will also take you to visit a small textile museum called Titanwala to see some old crafted blocks and fine work.

Drive back from Bagru and straight to Sanganer. Here we visit a block printing studio run by an expert and his family who will take you through the complete process from hand carving the wooden block to watching the artisans print with precision, washing and sun-drying of the beautiful fabric. You will take park in a proper workshop and will be taught by a master craftsman who will show you the basics of block printing and guide you through the technique. After that you can get your hands dirty and print and create your own unique masterpiece. During the tour of the studio you will also get to see a curated collection of ancient intricate wooden blocks.

Once the workshop is over, please don't forget to take your participation certificate before heading back to the city!

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