INDIA TEXTILE RETREAT
BLOCK PRINTING | MUD RESIST | NATURAL DYEING | APPLIQUE
Jaipur, India | January 29th- February 7th 2027
Join me in Jaipur!
Whats Included
4-day, in-depth block carving, printing, mud resist, and natural dyeing workshop with local artisans
Full day Applique + Eco Dyeing workshop with local artisans
Hands on cooking class + dinner with a local family
Guided tour of a local rug weaving community
Guided tour of some of my favorite sites in Jaipur
Guided shopping experiences in markets + boutiques
Toyota SUV/Van and English-speaking driver
9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 6 dinners
Christine (of Christine Willis Studio) + Kapil (of Kapil India Tours as your guides throughout the entire trip
Round trip transportation from Delhi to Jaipur
Tips for hotel, restaurants, guides + drivers
Exclusions
International Flights
Visa + Travel Insurance (both are required)
Any soft drinks or alcohol during lunch + dinner
Hotel incidentals including but not limited to room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs.
All expenses during free time
Day by Day Itinerary
DATES
Textile Retreat: January 29th- February 7th 2027Taj Mahal Extension: February 7th-9th 2027
PRICING
Shared Room- $3,395 Single Room - $4,195
Taj Mahal Extension- $340 double, $460 single
Day 1
January 29th
Welcome to India! If you are arriving in Delhi this morning we will meet as a group and drive to Jaipur, about a 4 hour drive. We will grab lunch on the road. Settle into the hotel and this evening we will gather for a group dinner.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
February 2nd
This morning we will head to the small village of Bagru just outside Jaipur, best known as one of India’s most important centers for traditional hand block printing. For centuries, it has been home to the Chhipa community, skilled artisans who specialize in natural dyeing and resist-printing techniques.
We’ll learn about the natural dyes used in Bagru—how they’re created, what ingredients go into them, and the traditional processes behind their rich, earthy colors.
After a demonstration by master block printers you will use the wood blocks you hand-carved to print on different fabrics to create your own unique designs. A large assortment of vintage blocks will also be at your disposal to use.
We will have a group dinner back in Jaipur.
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7
Early Sunrise at Sun Temple, Galta ji Temple, Royal Gaitor, and Jewellery & Gemstone place visit.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10: Fly Home or Explore Further
"Drive to Delhi and Departures.
Included: Breakfast
Day 2
January 30th
After breakfast, we will drive to the village of Amber to visit the Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The exterior is rugged and defensive, with high walls and gates, but inside you’ll find intricate courtyards, ornate palaces, and delicate decorative work.
Our next stop is the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing. Housed inside a restored Havali. Inside the intimate museum you will be guided through the history and process of block printing, seeing examples of garments, textiles and artifacts.
After a quick stop at the Panna Meena ka Kund, we will drive back into the city for lunch and spend some times exploring some of my favorite boutiques.
We will have a late dinner as a group.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
After Breakfast, Wabi Sabi Day 3 [10 am - 4 pm].[ Lunch at Wabi Sabi/
Dinner on your own.]
Included: Breakfast, lunch,
Day 8
- Early Morning Heritage Walk and Nila House Appliqué workshop. [Lunch
& Dinner Included].
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
February 1st
Today starts our four day block printing intensive workshop. We start in Jaipur, spending the day working alongside the master block carvers of the traditional Kharaudi community at their studio.
We will be carving our own blocks, sitting on the floor, using tools they have used for generations.
You will have the opportunity to have more blocks designed and carved for you before you arrive, if you like.
Later this afternoon you will have some free time to rest or explore and have dinner by yourself or with other members of the group.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6
Early Morning visit to Flower & Veggie market & Wabi Sabi Day 4 [10 am -
4 pm].[ Lunch at Wabi Sabi/ Cooking class and Dinner with Indian Family].
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9
Today, visit a village of weavers or a rug weaving location. Later in the
afternoon, visit the City Palace and Hawa Mahal. [ Lunch at Jaipur Modern/ Farewell Dinner].
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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