Block Printing Workshops and Tours
Our award winning block printing workshops are hosted in Bagru village, on hour to the west of Jaipur .
You’ll learn about the art and history of block printing before having a chance to create your own hand printed masterpiece.
Whether you’re an experienced textile designer or are looking for an authentic cultural experience, our team of experienced printers and educators are here to help and guide you.
To book your workshop place, please contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.
We also offer private tours and events, please indicate this in your contact form submission.
Our Block Printing Workshops and Tours
One-day Workshop
Two-day Deep Dive
Mini Workshop
One-day Introduction to Block Print Workshop
/9AM – 2PM
6000 INR (Approx $75)
Our Print your own Product workshop is your perfect introduction to Bagru and the art of hand block printing. You’ll learn everything that you need to know to craft your own hand printed tote-bag, scarf bandana or rug.
The day begins with walking Bagru’s fabled “Fields of Color”. Here countless yards of hand printed fabric are each day left to dry in the Rajasthan sun.
Next our multi-generational team of artisans and educators will explain the tools and techniques of the block print process.
Finally you can choose a product to print. We’ll give you the time, tools, advice and encouragement needed for you to craft your own masterpiece.
We like to keep group sizes small to give you the best possible experience. We can become fully booked in peak season so please book soon to avoid dissapointment
One-day Introduction Workshop Includes
- English speaking workshop leader
- Cup of masala chai on arrival.
- Tour of Bagru’s “Fields of Color”
- Visits to traditional block carving, dying and printing workshops.
- Introduction to block printing tools and techniques.
- Use of a wide selection of printing blocks and inks.
- Choice of tote bag, scarf, bandana, or 2×3 rug for you to print.
- Traditional home cooked Rajasthani lunch or Thali at a local restaurant.
- Optional – Travel to and from Jaipur – Please let us know at least two days in advance.
Two-day Bagru Print and Dye Deep Dive
9AM – 2PM Each Day
13,000 INR per Person (Approx $155)
Looking to dive deeper into the world of traditional Indian textiles? Our two-day deep dive is for you.
Over two consecutive days you’ll learn all the skills taught in the one-day workshop as well as traditional dyeing methods and Bagru’s famed dabu resist printing.
You’ll have the chance to work with traditional natural inks and be shown how to combine dabu resist printing with natural indigo and kassis dyes to produce truly authentic and original designs on your products of choice.
We’ll dive deeper into the fabric preparation process by teaching you how mordants set a fabric’s base color as well as demonstrating the boiling process that is critical to setting natural dyes.
Over the course of two days you’ll have the chance to print four different products giving you the opportunity to deeply explore the traditional techniques and your own creativity.
Two-day Deep Dive Includes
- English speaking workshop leader
- Cup of masala chai on arrival on both days.
- Visits to traditional block carving, dying and printing workshops.
- Introduction to block printing tools and techniques.
- Use of a wide selection of printing blocks.
- Natural inks (beggar and syahi)
- Instruction on the use of dabu mud paste for resist printing
- 3 x fabric products of your choice to print.
- Use of traditional Indigo and Kassis dyes.
- Traditional home cooked Rajasthani lunch or Thali at a local restaurant on both days.
- Optional – Travel to and from Jaipur – Please let us know at least two days in advance.
Mini Workshop
9AM – 12AM Each Day
1999 INR per Person (Approx $23)
Immerse yourself in the art of traditional block printing with our engaging mini workshops.
Learn the fundamentals of block carving, fabric preparation, and printing techniques under the guidance of experienced artisans. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, our workshops offer a hands-on experience that will leave you with a unique, handcrafted creation and a deeper appreciation for this centuries-old craft.
Mini Workshop Includes
- English speaking workshop leader
- Introduction to block printing tools and techniques.
- Cup of masala chai on arrival.
- Natural inks (beggar and syahi)
- 1 cotton stole (1.80 mtrs) and others product ( variable choices)
Booking form
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