Wooden Block Making Experience With Gayur Ahmed

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Type: Craft

About the Experience

The royal city of Jaipur is home to the award-winning block maker, Gayur Ahmed. Join him for a hands-on experience of wooden block making on his veranda. Learn the intricacy of carving wooden blocks used for block printing from the master and take home a souvenir and memories for life.

Highlight of the Experience

Meet the 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.

Includes

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

Other Things to Know

Minimum Pax

Maximum Pax

Who Can Join?

Suitable for all age groups above 12 years

When to Book

We suggest you book at least 24 hours in advance or earlier.

Meeting Point

The experience happens at the artist’s home. The exact meeting point is shared after booking.

Language

English/Hindi. Volunteers are bilingual. For other languages, translators can be made available on request.

Shop From Artist

If you like any artworks that you see at the artist’s place during the experience, you can directly shop from the artist.

Big Groups

If you are a group of more than 4 people who want to take the experience, call us at +91-9820560980.

Other Information

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…Read More