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 and her family welcomed us in as if we were long lost friends. Anita is not doing this for money or just because she is a great cook - it’s for the love of learning and sharing and connecting. We cooked a beautiful meal, had fun, shared stories and came away with a very…”
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.
“Fue mi actividad favorita en Jaipur, Vinod es un muy buen tuktuk y guía y la oportunidad de aprender de este arte tradicional y probarlo es increíble! Me hice un pareo precioso de 2 metros y en la fábrica puedes mandarte a hacer ropa con telas de increíble calidad y que luego te las lleven…”
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.
“the handblock demo was lovely but it did feel more like a shopping trip as the emphasis was on purchasing items.”
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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