Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing, Jaipur
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.
Architecture of Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
The museum is located inside the Royal Palace (or Haveli) near the popular Amber Fort in the Pink City of Jaipur and is spread over 3 floors.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.
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.
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Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing FAQs:
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.
📅 Last update: 2024-06-21 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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