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“Fantastic workshop learning all about block printing and amazing experience getting to di it ourselves! Highlight of our trip!”
Hands-on Rajasthani cooking, spice medicinal lessons, and Indian mythology storytelling at a Jaipur home. Dinner and spice gifts included.
“Anita is very wholesome and welcoming! I got a chance to experience not only a traditional and authentic Indian home cooking, but to meet a wonderful and kind soul!”
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.
“Great experience ! Clear guidance to create your own textile, and you can choose from various designs. I definitely recommend this block printing workshop, especially for solo travelers”
Jaipur private tour with a block-printing workshop and 2-hour class, plus guided artisan shopping. Pickup, English driver, and hands-on prints.
“We loved the workshop!! The printers didn’t speak a lot of English, but were still very helpful and communicated well regardless. This was one of my favorite experiences on my trip. The fabric and rug shop near by was also very nice. The salesmen were kind and accommodating. The remainder of the shopping experience was…”
A private Jaipur block printing workshop where you learn Sanganeri techniques, use natural dyes, and make two take-home souvenirs with pickup included.
“Gostei bastante de tudo. Do motorista que nos pegou e trouxe de volta ao hotel. Do aprendizado e trabalho na oficina, da possibilidade de comprar os blocos lá mesmo, da atenção que nos foi proporcionada. Só achei longe o lugar, mas do resto só tenho elogios! Foi uma tarde muito especial!”
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.
“my driver/guide was very polite and kind. i am a female solo traveller but he made me feel very safe. personally, the gem shops he took me was great, it was fancy but not over the top. they had reasonable products as well, also not too pushy for you to buy. textile shop, there were…”
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