From September 10 to September 30, 2026, participants will travel across western India with artist Ai Kijima and regional guides Dr. Chiman Dangi and Shokat Ali, engaging directly with artisans, cultural leaders, designers, and communities whose textile traditions continue to shape daily life.
Over 21 days, the tour explores Bandhani tie-dye, Ralli quiltmaking, Ajrakh block printing, weaving, embroidery, Rogan art, and brocade weaving through workshops, studio visits, museum tours, village immersions, and cultural exchange. Participants will visit renowned institutions including the Calico Museum of Textiles, the Living & Learning Design Centre (LLDC), and NIFT Gandhinagar (National Institute of Fashion Technology Gandhinagar).
Registration closes August 1, 2026, or sooner if all remaining spaces are filled.
