Where Bengal Weaves: The Handloom Trails of Phulia & Shantipur

Where Bengal Weaves: The Handloom Trails of Phulia & Shantipur - 1

Where Bengal Weaves: The Handloom Trails of Phulia & Shantipur - 2

Where Bengal Weaves: The Handloom Trails of Phulia & Shantipur - 3

Where Bengal Weaves: The Handloom Trails of Phulia & Shantipur

Kolkata

Step into the living world of Bengal's handloom tradition on a day-long journey from Kolkata to Phulia and Shantipur, two of Bengal's most celebrated ...

Your Cart

Your cart is empty

Select a date, time slot and tickets, then click "Add to Cart"

Activity Date & Package Options

Please select a date to continue

Where Bengal Weaves: The Handloom Trails of Phulia & Shantipur

Explore the Weaving Communities of Phulia & Shantipur. Witness the Art of Handloom Weaving with a close look at working looms, weaving techniques and the journey from yarn to finished saree. Discover Phulia's Tangail & Jamdani Tradition and understand the intricate motifs, designs and craftsmanship behind these celebrated textiles. Meet the People Behind the Looms through interactions with weavers, cooperatives and local handloom establishments. Discover Phulia's Literary Heritage and its connection with Krittibas Ojha, the celebrated poet of the Bengali Ramayana. Discover the Heritage of Shantipuri Handloom and learn how Shantipur developed its own distinctive weaving traditions, patterns and textiles

₹1,800 onwards

Inclusions

Comfortable AC vehicle for the entire journey

Curated storytelling and guided experiences

Visits to handloom weaving communities and working looms in Phulia and Shantipur

Interactions with weavers and artisans, subject to availability

Visits to selected handloom cooperatives and establishments

Lunch during the tour

Tea/snacks during the journey

Exclusions

Standard exclusions apply

Location Details

Kolkata