The royal state of Jaipur is home to the wooden-block-making award-winning artist Gayur Ahmed. The one who will be your curator for this unique experience for the Wooden Block Making Experience. Join him for a hands-on experience with wooden block making on his veranda. Learn the intricacy of the art form from the master and take home a souvenir and memories for life.
Price
₹6254/Person
Duration
3 Hours
Location
Jaipur
Max Group Size
4
Min Age
18
Price
₹6254/Person
Duration
3 Hours
Location
Jaipur
Max Group Size
4
Min Age
18
About the Experience
Meet a Master Artist
Learn from an award-winning artist with decades of knowledge & expertise.
Personalised Experience
Enjoy one-on-one conversations with the artist.
Rich in Culture
Explore the complete process of making wooden blocks - cutting sheesham wood into different lengths and widths, tracing design on the surface, carving, drilling cylindrical holes, finishing up.
Co-create Souvenirs
Get ready to carve designs on a wood to make a block and use it to print your own handkerchief.
Meet the Artist
Gayur Ahmed
Gayur Ahmed comes from a 400-year-old traditional family of wooden carvers in Jaipur. Gayur learnt his art from his father; his grandfather too was a carver. As a third-generation carver, Gayur learned the art from his father and was recognized by the Government of India (Ministry of Textiles) and received the prestigious Certificate of Merit In 2014.
Know more about the Art Form
The ancient craft of creating wooden blocks not only upholds tradition but also produces one-of-a-kind, classic pieces. The tradition of making hand-printed textiles is widely practised in Rajasthan. It is characterized by the use of imprints of geometric as well as stylized floral and animal forms. This is possible only because of the art of wooden block making. Some craftsmen specialize in making blocks for block printing.
Hand-block printing on textiles is practised all over India, but Jaipur has been an important centre for block-making with distinctive designs. The block designs are carved on shagon wood by hereditary craftspersons who trace their descent from Shia Muslims of Persia who settled here during the regime of Sawai Jai Singh II.
Included
Souvenir
Handcrafted souvenir to take home
Materials
All raw materials and tools needed to make the souvenir
Refreshments
Water, Tea/Coffee, Snacks (Depending on what is available with the artist)
Volunteer
Our team member is there to curate the experience
Photos & Videos
We can capture photos & videos of your special moments for you
Excluded
- Accomodation
- Sightseeing of the area
- Travel to and from the experience location
Other Things to Know
- The experience happens at the artist’s home. The meeting point is shared once you book the experience if you want to know the travelling distance.
- If you are a group of more than 4 people who want to take the experience, connect with us directly.
- If you like any artworks that you see at the artist’s place during the experience, you can directly shop from the artist.
Cancellation & Refund Policy, FAQ's
Any booking can be canceled by dropping an email to contact@rajasthanstudio.com or alternatively by contacting at +91-9820560980. The email should have all relevant details concerning the booking and contact shared while making the booking
