Discover Rajasthan with Master Artists
Rajasthan, with its magnificent palaces and picturesque natural landscapes, has always been amongst India’s top tourist hubs, but at Rajasthan Studio, we’ve got a way for you to experience it in a completely different light. One that is peppered with bright colours, sounds, scents, flavours and a strong human connection with the land.
With Rajasthan Studio, you visit Rajasthan through its locals master artisans who are passionate experts, with several accolades to their name. We take you into their homes and studios to co-create, connect and forever change the way you experience culture and travel Imagine crafting a Meenakari pendant in the home of a fourth-generation Meenakari jeweller from Jaipur. Or creating a traditional Tie Dye scarf while listening to stories of textile traditions with the artist family of State Award winners in Jodhpur.
In Udaipur, join a Pichwai painting artist whose paintings adorn the walls of the Srinathji temple in Nathdwara. In Bikaner, explore Sherbet Making and taste the rarest, most exquisite, natural flavours from Rajasthan. From Jaisalmer’s intricate Stone Carving to Pushkar’s Sand Art, Mandawa’s Clay Pottery to Ranthambore’s Wildlife Painting, each workshop unfolds in an intimate setting that gives you access to not just the artform, but the people, their culture, life, beliefs and values behind it.
Explore 50 + experiences across Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Pushkar/Ajmer, Ranthambore, Sariska, Mandawa, and Ramgarh Shekhawati – conducted by Rajasthan’s best master artists, customised for you. What you take back home is more than a physical souvenir; it is a lifetime of memories and a piece of legacy.Join us to experience Rajasthan’s soul through its most passionate artisans.
Why Rajasthan Studio?
…because we don’t make you tour Rajasthan, we let you discover it through immersive, travel-friendly experiences that spark creativity and connection. Here’s why Rajasthan Studio is your gateway to unforgettable cultural journeys:
Learn from Master Artisans
Like rare gems, they are hard to find, but our network helps you connect with artisans who carry a generational legacy in preserving traditional arts, and innovators who’ve redefined their craft, making it relevant for today’s generation.
Authentic Cultural Connection
Immerse yourself in Rajasthan’s living heritage through workshops that bring you into artisans’ homes, where you partake in their traditions, stories, and daily lives, creating authentic bonds far beyond those on a typical tourist trail.
Sustainable Practices
In our workshops, we encourage use of raw materials and traditional techniques mastered by only a few practitioners to preserve these age-old methods. Our experiences help support local artist communities, create opportunities for youth, and sustain Rajasthan’s cultural legacy.
Personalisation
Design and create something uniquely yours, choosing colours and patterns to craft a one-of-a-kind memento, like a hand-painted artwork or a custom textile that stays with you long after the holiday ends.
Celebrated Excellence
Our initiatives have been recognised by renowned organisations supporting responsible tourism, like the ICRT Global Award 2024 for Cultural Diversity and the Skift Idea Awards 2025 for Creative Thinkers in Physical Experiences.
Our Brand Story
The culture, craftsmanship, and heritage of India deserve to be experienced up close, not just observed from afar. Then why, a land so vibrant with culture, has so few ways for travellers to connect with its artists, their stories, and their craft? This simple yet powerful idea sparked Rajasthan Studio’s journey.
Kartik Gaggar, our founder, a Mumbai-based chartered accountant with a successful consulting career, was inspired during his college travels abroad.
His travels took him to places like Singapore, where he saw how a country with even modest cultural elements created immersive experiences for tourists. India, on the other hand, in spite of its unparalleled artistic legacy, lacked accessibility to such offerings.
Determined to change this and preempting the rise of a culture where people prefer experiences over materialistic assets, Kartik founded Rajasthan Studio in Jaipur in 2019.
Rajasthan’s rich art, warm hospitality, and established tourism infrastructure made it a great place to start. The early days were about taking baby steps – personally meeting artisans, understanding their crafts, and curating experiences that went beyond leisure to foster learning and cultural connection. Despite challenges of the COVID pandemic, which paused travel, Rajasthan Studio emerged resilient, scaling to offer safe, hands-on workshops where travellers co-create souvenirs, from vibrant jewellery to textiles, in artisans’ home studios. These experiences, spanning cities across Rajasthan, allow you to engage directly with local experts, their families, and their traditions, sourcing authentic craftsmanship while preserving age-old practices.
Today, Rajasthan Studio is a celebrated platform, recognised with various awards globally for inspiring cultural diversity, initiating this unique concept of showcasing the authentic side of our India, and sustaining a part of our heritage and culture. Our mission remains unchanged: to make Rajasthan’s heritage accessible through immersive, travel-friendly experiences that connect you to its soul.
How we onboard artisans?
At Rajasthan Studio, our heart lies in connecting travellers with Rajasthan’s master artisans, whose passion and expertise bring the region’s cultural heritage to life. Our artisan onboarding process is designed to ensure authenticity, transparency, foster meaningful partnerships, and create unforgettable experiences for everyone involved. Here’s how we do it:
Finding Curators: We travel across Rajasthan’s vibrant art clusters, from bustling city studios to remote villages, to identify master artisans. Each artist is selected for their subject matter expertise, often spanning generations, and their passion for preserving traditional crafts, hospitality, accessibility to their homes/studio and other key factors.
Building Relationships: We meet artisans personally, visiting their homes and studios to understand their craft, stories, and aspirations. This approach ensures we partner with those committed to sharing their heritage with travellers from across the globe.
Co-Creating Experiences: Artisans collaborate with us to design travel-friendly workshops that fit into any itinerary. From paintings to crafts, jewellery to textiles, these experiences allow travellers to co-create souvenirs while learning about Rajasthan’s cultural legacy in a couple of hours.
Upskilling for Excellence: We conduct periodic training for artisans, upskilling them to teach, engage travellers, and incorporate sustainable practices, like using natural materials and generating minimal waste in the workshops.
Sustaining Craftsmanship: Through fair compensation, global exposure at international fairs and workshops and consistent opportunities via rajasthanstudio.com, we empower artisans to preserve their craft while supporting their livelihoods and the creative economy of Rajasthan.
Our process ensures every artisan at Rajasthan Studio is a passionate storyteller and skilled craftsman, ready to welcome you into their space for a truly immersive cultural experience.
What to Expect from a Rajasthan Studio Art Experience?
A journey into Rajasthan’s vibrant culture.
With a Rajasthan Studio art experience, you’ll connect with local artisans in their home studios for hands-on, unforgettable adventures
Co-Create with Passionate Artisans: Craft a unique souvenir guided by skilled local artisans, in a 2 hour workshop – think vibrant jewelry, colorful textiles, or delicious culinary delights. Learn their time-honored techniques while soaking in stories of cultural heritage.
Immerse in Authentic Settings: Step into an artisans world, where community, traditional tools, and the rhythm of daily routines create a multi-sensory experience. From the scent of brewing chai to the hum of creativity at play – engage with an artist’s environment, like never before.
Personalized Cultural Connection: Whether traveling solo or in a group, our tailored workshops fit seamlessly into your itinerary, to help you build a deeper connection with Rajasthan, far beyond typical tourist paths.
Sustainable and Responsible: Our experiences are crafted to be authentic and eco-friendly. Materials like natural dyes and organic cotton are used, ensuring minimal environmental impact while preserving age-old craft techniques and supporting the creative economy.
Memorable Keepsakes: Leave with a handcrafted souvenir, a tangible piece of Rajasthan’s heritage, along with photos and memories of being soaked in Rajasthan’s colours of culture!
With workshops across Rajasthan’s vibrant cities, Rajasthan Studio offers an intimate, non-commercial way to explore the region’s soul. Book now to make creativity and culture a part of your Rajasthan travel experience.
