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Learn about the block printing technique from a local artisan in Jaipur. Watch the local printers use various blocks and colors to create patterns, and try your hand at block printing.

Highlights

• Learn about the block printing technique from a local artisan
• Watch the local printers use various blocks and colors to create patterns
• Try your hand at block printing on a scarf or apron to take home
• See how the colors change while washing the fabric and after the drying process
• Take home a beautiful souvenir of your own creativity

Description

Discover the art of block printing in Jaipur on a guided tour of a local workshop. Learn about the process of block printing from local artisans, and try your hand at the technique to create your own printed fabric to take home. Meet your guide and head to the workshop, one of the oldest in Jaipur. Watch as local artisans carve hand blocks, and see the printers at work using various blocks and colors. Learn about the washing process that follows the printing. After the demonstration, try your hand at block printing on a small piece of fabric. Choose from a scarf or an apron, and use the hand blocks and colors to create your own design. See how the colors change while washing the fabric, and take your printed sample home as a souvenir of your creativity.

Includes

Block printing experience Guided tour of the block printing workshop Opportunity to try block printing on a scarf or apron All necessary materials for block printing Your own block-printed sample to take home Bottle of water Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Important Information

• The workshop is located close to the city center A lift is available in the workshop if needed Please inform us of any allergies before booking The workshop is one of the oldest in Jaipur and employs both men and women Color mixology is done in advance, and there are several block designs available. However, guests cannot choose their color preferences Guests can choose the designs from available blocks at the workshop

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund