Gujarat Textile Tour – Forgotten kingdoms, tribal embroidery and more…

We start in Ahmedabad, whose Old City is on the World Heritage List, we stay in an old family home, so gorgeous it will be hard to leave.

The lure of textiles will lead us on, Gujarat State is rich with wonderful, colourful creative tribal embroidery- so many different types. There is woven work of fine silks, khadi cotton, and wool shawls to snuggle up in.

Natural dye and blocks print reach their pinnacle in Ajrakh work, creative artisans of blockprint and batik also create beautiful cloths.

There is also much to feast your eyes on- Step wells; a feature of Gujarat, magical places to escape the heat of the hot summers [we will be there in a cooler season], fabulous old palaces , desert and huge handmade wooden boats.

The cuisine of Gujarat is subtle and delicious

and there is more this is just to catch your eye for the Gujarat Textile Tour!

Full Itinerary & Costs

BOOKINGS CLOSED-FULL

Travel Notes– a little more information is always helpful to prepare

We have visited Kutcch and Gujarat many times over the years and developed many connections through our textile at The Stitching Project and holidays in Mandvi- a few are mentioned in my blog

Stepwell Ahmedabad
Stepwell Ahmedabad
Mata ki Pichardi natural dye- Alter Paintings
Mata ki Pichardi natural dye- Alter Paintings
Door Aina Mahal Palace, Bhuj
Door Aina Mahal Palace, Bhuj
A local vehicle
A local vehicle
Stepwell Ahmedabad
Stepwell Ahmedabad
Pilgrim Resthome - temple Ahmedabad
Pilgrim Resthome – temple Ahmedabad
Best hand made chips - ever!
Best hand made chips – ever!
Tangaliya Weaving
Tangaliya Weaving
Hand made boats Mandvi
Hand made boats Mandvi

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque Ahmedabad
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque Ahmedabad
Elephants in Ahmedabad
Elephants in Ahmedabad
stitching class
stitching class
In the village- Little Rann of Kutch
In the village- Little Rann of Kutch

Creative Arts Safaris Tours are fully escorted, small group tours that focus textiles, arts and culture and yummy local cuisine.

On tour we like to get our hands dirty taking workshops, exploring locations and culture, in addition to including lots of local experiences.

Our friendly groups are inclusive. They are companionable and well organized allowing a relaxed adventure, great for solo travellers.

They include pickup & drop to airport, accommodation, group travel, sightseeing, workshops, and most meals; almost everything EXCEPT the shopping – that is your job.