Ahmedabad, INDIA
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The coastal state of Gujarat has been exporting Indian textiles to the world since 1000 BC. Embroidery and beadwork to wooden artefacts and tribal art, Gujarat’s artisans continue to survive the test of time, expressing their uncurbed creativity through folklore and festivals. The crafty-minded traveller can soak up the diverse colours of its rich legacy, not just in the rural hinterland but also in the capital, Ahmedabad, where reputed NGOs and intriguing museums fondly showcase a kaleidoscopic exuberance of traditional crafts.
Gujarat has a magnetic attraction as the home turf of age-old arts and crafts. The state capital, Ahmedabad, itself, offers some unparalleled experiences to appeal to the connoisseur of all things arty-crafty. Make a beeline for the world's best textile museum, The Calico Museum to gloat over displays of rare textiles and exquisite embroidery from the 17th-century onwards.
Another noteworthy pitstop is the Shreyas Museum of Folk Art and Culture, which exhibits textiles as well as toys, crafts, wood carving, metal-work, bead-work, leather-work, costumes, paintings and the performing arts. The collection is the best way to get familiar with art forms from diverse communities like Kathi, Rabari, Ahir, Mer, Charan, Bharvad, Kanbi, Koli, Bhansali, Rajput, Brahmin, Vania, Meghaval, KhojaBohra, Meman, Miana.
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Calico Museum is purely a textile and craft museum – we recommend it only for real enthusiasts. Visit of Calico Museum is subject to advance permission. Only 20 persons are allowed in a day between 10:30 and 13:00 hours.
For requesting permission we will need full details of the visitor – name , address, email id, phone number and occupation.
If Calico Museum visit is not possible due to permission issues, or if you are not too much of a textile buff, you can visit the Shreyas Folk & Art Museum
Head for the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum to admire manuscripts, miniature paintings, bronzes, coinage and cloth paintings in addition to Indian artefacts from the 2nd-century onwards 20th-century onwards.
Going beyond the galleries, the Art Book Shop is a recommended halt to browse for books on local textiles and crafts. Retail cravings for handicraft and textiles are best satiated at the street stalls of Law Garden. Also check into Hansiba, the retail outlet of the non-profit SEWA, a co-operative by women, with fair prices and good quality.
Transport: Private Walking Tour 
Activity level: Easy
Accessible to wheel chair: Yes 
Kid friendly: Yes 
Languages: English & Local Language 
Inclusions: Private Knowledgeable guide for personalised walk, local tea and snack tasting, Water Bottle, Rickshaw fare to start and end point, and all taxes, entrance ticket (if any) to be included 
Exclusions: Personal Expenses and Souvenir, meals unless specified 
Gratuities: Not included in tour cost;payable at guest's discretion 
Meet up location: The meeting point is Siddi Sayyed Mosque opp House of Mg, Lal Darwaja. 
End of tour location: Siddi Sayyed Mosque opp House of Mg, Lal Darwaja. Duration: 8 hours Price: upto 2 adults ₹8400 | Price upto 2 adults | : ₹8,400 |
| Children | : Complimentary for children below 10 years |
25% of the total cost will be charged, if cancelled 15 to 10 days prior to the tour date.
50% of the total cost will be charged, if cancelled 9 to 5 days prior to the tour date.
No refund if cancelled less than 5 days prior to the tour date.
For group size more than 4 adults, write to us at info@footprintholidays.com
We can arrange other language speaking guides based on your request and availability
The tour can be customised to suit your needs like change of time, change of pick-up point, etc. You can write to us to info@footprintholidays.com customise your tour as per your preferences.
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