The Museum of Block Printing

by The Balloon

Just as Jodhpur is famous for its spices, Jaipur is the go-to place to get block printed fabric. But then, just like in any major touristic spot, it's difficult to know where to get authentic and not overpriced stuff. If you ask most guides whether it's possible to learn how block printing is made, they will easily recommend a friend's factory, promising great deals but often setting you up for scams of different sizes.

But worry not, there is a way to discover the tradition of block printing without having to buy unneeded sets of bed sheets or anything else. We are talking about the Anokhi Museum, a display that the famous brand has set up a little outside Jaipur to celebrate the ancient tradition of block printing. Hosted inside a beautifully renovated haveli, the museums shows and explains all the origin and tradition of all the different designs and colours.

Not only, but for the joy of children (and not just them), it is possible to try the technique of block printing with the help of expert masters. On the way in, take a minute to enjoy the biological products served at the café at the entrance, and once you are done with the visit, remember to check out the little town around the museum - ancient, and totally empty of tourists will be a nice change from the overcrowded forts and monuments of the city.