INDIA
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Our pick of the 9 best indian craft workshops in India: what you actually see, how long each one runs, and what you can expect to pay.
Jaipur block printing workshop in a real factory. Learn wooden block carving, mix colors, press your own scarf or apron, then wash and take it home.
Most Popular“Monty is a fantastic guide and answered all of our many questions. The block printing was wonderful, highly recommend!”
Hands-on Rajasthani cooking, spice medicinal lessons, and Indian mythology storytelling at a Jaipur home. Dinner and spice gifts included.
“We really enjoyed our evening with Anitha and her husband. From start to finish we felt very welcomed, and did not only have a nice home made dinner (better than many restaurants) and learnt more about the country and people.”
Wear a rented saree or kurta for Taj Mahal, with skip-the-line entry and a guided 3-hour visit, plus easy Delhi/Agra pickup.
Learn Rajasthan block printing in a small group, using wooden blocks and water-based pigments to create a take-home scarf or sarong.
“What a fantastic experience at Creatis! We thoroughly got lost in the repetetive and satisfying nature of block printing, with a beautiful piece of art to take home at the end. Hands on, sociable and really excellent. Beautiful studio. Amazing to be right next to the small factory to watch the pros at work. Thank…”
Jaipur private tour with a block-printing workshop and 2-hour class, plus guided artisan shopping. Pickup, English driver, and hands-on prints.
“Our driver Leo was very nice - he drove safely, was patient, smiled and responded to our questions. He also tailored the tour to our interests! Would recommend. Only thing is the print workshop didnt have a lot of colours but that could be the case with other workshops. Piece of fabric is good size…”
A private Jaipur block printing workshop where you learn Sanganeri techniques, use natural dyes, and make two take-home souvenirs with pickup included.
“Loved the textile place and Nadeem was a great driver.”
2-hour Jaipur handblock printing workshop with hotel pickup, natural dyes, hands-on practice, and a take-home sample for $20.
“We enjoyed the handblock printing workshop & tour! It was very convenient that it included pickup & dropoff at our hotel in the city. In the first part of the tour, we loved learning about & participating in the various steps in handblock printing which has hundreds of years of history here in Jaipur, plus…”
Agra Taj Mahal photo tour with fast-track entry, hotel pickup, and optional saree rental. Private guide and car, 3 hours.
Private Jaipur shopping by tuk tuk: jewelry, fabrics, rugs, block printing, hotel pickup, English guide, 7 hours, $6 per person.
“We had such a great day with Shakeer driving around Jaipur. As two girls we felt very safe and comfortable the whole time. He was very helpful in taking us to places where we would not be pestered to buy things and everything was great quality. I 100% recommend to anyone looking to shop in…”
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