Tribes in India Tour

TRIBAL GUJARAT TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Visit tribal settlements to see traditional weaving and block printing techniques
View exquisite tribal embroidery
Meet the Salvi family, master weavers of colorful Potala silk and the ancient art of doublt ikat
Explore Bhuj, an old walled city featuring intricately carved palaces and brightly colored Hindu temples
Enjoy Tradional Festivals in remote villages

Gujarat tribal villages are rich with detailed textiles still produced by traditional methods. The interaction of peoples – invaders, indigenous tribes, traders and explorers – has led to the creation of designs legendary for their vitality, color and intricacy. We will meet and interact with textile families and observe their traditional techniques and way of life. We will also experience a diversity of tribal groups, wildlife safaris in Little Raan of Kutch and Gir National Park (known for sightings of the Asiatic Lion). This is truly a slice-of-life experience. Anyone interested in indigenous culture, textiles and crafts will appreciate this authentic experience in Gujarat.

Banni woman embroidering in her village near Bhuj

ITINERARY

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Day 1: Meet in Bombay
Arrival in Bombay transfer to hotel near airport.

Day 2-4: Ahmedabad
See Mr.Manubhai's rare and magnificent collection of embroideries from all over Gujarat. Visit the excellent Calico Museum of Textiles. An insightful time at Sabarmati Ashram, founded by Mahatma Gandhi, who revitalized the textile industry. Excursion to Sayla where mirrors are made for Gujarat's famous mirrorwork embroidery, and Bharwad and Kathi villages, where beadwork traditions thrive.

November tour: attend Shymalai and Vautha Festivals.

Day 5-7: Jambughoda Villages
Excursions to tribal villages.

March Tour: attend Kavant Mela (festival).

Day 8-9 Poshina
Explore picturesque remote villages; observe crafts-people at work; enjoy colorful markets.

Days 10-11 Patan - Zainabad (Rann of Kutch)
Visit the superb Sun Temple in Modhera. Excursion to Kutchhi Tribes including Banni settlements and see their famous glass embroidery. Enjoy wildlife safaris.

Day 12-13: Bhuj

Enroute to Bhuj, visit Dhamaeka, the block printing village and Bhujodi village to meet the nomadic Rabari who weave camel wool on pit looms into blankets and shawls. Also see Chandaben Shroff's Shrujan organization which exhibits 16 different styles of embroidery, produced by a variety of communities and tribal groups.

Visit the old walled city of Bhuj and surrounding tribal villages.

Day 14: Bombay - Depart
Fly to Bombay and depart for home.