TEXTILE TOUR OF GUJARAT (9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS) (AHMEDABAD - PETHAPUR - PATAN - LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH - BAJANA - RANN - BANNY VILLAGES - JAMNAGAR - RAJKOT - JETPUR - MULI - AHMEDABAD)

TEXTILE TOUR OF GUJARAT (9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS)

(AHMEDABAD -  PETHAPUR - PATAN - LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH - BAJANA - RANN - BANNY VILLAGES - JAMNAGAR - RAJKOT - JETPUR - MULI - AHMEDABAD)

Day 01 - Arrival Ahmedabad

Arrive Ahmedabad, meeting and assistance followed by transfer to hotel.  Afternoon sightseeing of Shreyas Folk Museum (monday closed) on folk art collections.  Later, meet one of only a handful couple of Chitara families that still practice Mata-niPachedi, or custom fabric painting. That is keeping in close touch with its history, existing as a traditional hand craft in a fast modernising city of big industry.  Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 - Ahmedabad - Pethapur - Patan - Little Rann of Kutch/Bajana (210kms/5 hours)

After breakfast drive to Little Rann of Kutch, Bajana . Enroute visit Pethapur & Patan.   Pethapur(near Gandhinagar ) Elaborately illustrated floral or geometric motifs, over all or alternate repeats, bold or delicate patterned, block prints mark the epitome of textile design sensibility of Gujarat.   Later visit Patan - The village is famous for its Patola weaving by Salvi community. Here, we will see how they work on weaving and let of Patna fabric come out also Watch the Mushroom fabrics woven as a combination of silk & cotton with the latter forming the backing, dying and design.

Evening arrival at Bajana. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 - Little Rann of Kutch/Bajana 

Morning desert safari takes you across the Little Rann of Kutch, also known as a salt marsh. Afternoon tour through the settlements and villages along the Rann of Kutch, famous for their embroideries. Little Rann of Kutch is home to an interesting ethnic community known as Rabaris. Once a nomadic race, Rabaris still have an interesting lifestyle and customs. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 - Little Rann of Kutch/Bajana - Bhuj. (255 kms/6 hours)

After breakfast drive to Bhuj, capital of the fascinating Kutch region. En route stop at Dhamdka, Azrakpur, then stop at Khamir (Kutch Heritage Arts Music information and Resources centre). On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 Bhuj - Banny Villages

After breakfast visit to some quaint little villages, which are also the last villages on the India-Pakistan border. Meet some master craft people showcasing their traditional art and creating some master pieces every day. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06 Bhuj

After breakfast visit to the Kala Raksha Kendra, which shows some outstanding examples of crafts. The museum showcases textiles design and art samples, taken from the communities with which this Kendra works. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 - Bhuj - Jamnagar  (310kms/7 hours)

After breakfast Drive to Jamnagar. In the evening, visit Vanzas who are known for their Bandhani (tie-and-dye) sarees. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 - Jamnagar - Rajkot - Jetpur - Rajkot ( 160kms/4-5 hours)

Today, proceed to Jamnagar via Rajkot. Arrive at the Rajkot. On Arrival visit Watson Museum which has good examples of Gujarat's craftsmanship skills. Later proceed to Jetpur, known for its screen and block printing workshops, and a yam-dyeing centre.

Evening return to Rajkot. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 - Rajkot -  Muli (110kms/3.5 hours)

After breakfast drive Wadhwan to see the Bandhani (tie and dye) it is famous for and see the Raj Mahal palace, then visit Limbdi, where bead and mirrors are made which is an integral part of Kachchhi embroidery. Drive to Muli & day at leisure and market visit.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 - Muli - Ahmedabad  (140 kms / 4 hours)  + Departure

Morning visit the Swami Narayan temple and village visit  (Patola Weaving at Somasar Village in Muli).  Later drive to Ahmedabad - In time transfer to Ahmedabad airport to connect flight for onward destination.

END OF THE TOUR

With Best Regards

LIJU MATHEW

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