Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing, Jaipur
Location | Anokhi Haveli Kheri Gate, Amer, Jaipur, Jaipur (Map 📍) |
Entry Fee / Ticket Price | Adult (per person)- 80/-, Child (bleow12 yrs) - 25/-, Student, police & defence personnel can avail consession on proof of indentification. |
Opening & Closing Time | Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing opening and closing timing from Tuesday to Saturday 10:30 AM – 05:00 PM and on Sunday is 11:00 AM – 04:30 PM |
Opening & Closing Days | The Anokhi Hand Printing Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday in a week, Closed on every Monday and Major National Holidays. |
Place Type | Art Galleries & Museum, Museum and Gallery |
Place visit with | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Best time to visit | January, February, March, April |
Official Website | https://www.anokhimuseum.com/ 🔗 |
About Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
Anokhi Museum is located in the major city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, it was opened in 2005 with the aim of preserving the age old customs and traditions of the artisans in Jaipur. Anokhi Museum has the unique privilege of being the only Indian museum dedicated entirely to displaying the hand block printing works of renowned artisans of India.
Interesting facts about Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
- This museum is a must visit for all the craft and block print lovers. Anokhi Museum houses the world's best block painting textiles and is a cultural endeavor of the Anokhi clothing brand.
- This museum best showcases the oldest art form of Rajasthani art. Detailed description is mentioned about every fabric along with the quality of the fabric and many other details.
- The unique museum has UNESCO certification and has more than a hundred textiles. The main objective of this museum is to promote the oldest art form of Rajasthan. There are various exhibits related to block carving, print making and block carving etc. on a daily basis for all the visitors.
- The museum displays the clothes of the ancient Indian royal kings, which were the finest works of Indian designers. In addition to fabric, you can also find a wide range of tools used by artisans, including chisels, ropes, saws, and hammers, to create a beautiful piece of cloth.
- The museum is publishing a series of books that depict the fabric and appreciation of the art form and its skilled practitioners. Thus, providing good employment opportunities to these artisans also whose livelihood would have been damaged by modern industries.
How to reach Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
By Bus:- Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is located near the bus stand. One can easily reach here by local taxi or cab.
By Rail:- Unique Museum of Hand Printing is 14 km away from Jaipur Junction Railway Station.
By Air:- Jaipur International Airport is located 12 km away from the city centre. Tourists can easily get public transport like buses, cabs and rickshaws from outside the airport.
Nearby famous places
- Panna Meena ka Kundi 0.2 km away
- Amber Palace 0.8 km away
- Hathi Anand 0.8 km away
- Kokum Bistro 0.7 km away
- Chokha Amer Restaurant 0.4 km away
Frequently asked questions about Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing:
𝒜. It is located at Anokhi Haveli Kheri Gate, Amer, Jaipur, Jaipur.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing: Open from 10:30 am to 05:00 pm (Monday close) all days in week, Entry fee for adult Rs 30, for students Rs 20 and child Rs 15..
𝒜. You should visit Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing during January, February, March, April months for best experience.
Explore other attractions within 10km from Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing:
📅 Last update: 2024-06-21 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
Meet Sandhya, exploring India with curiosity and wonder. She shares info and tips in simple language, inviting you to join the journey. She is graduated in tourism and writes about the places of India.