Calico Museum of Textiles- Established in 1948, the Calico Museum of Textiles is undoubtedly one of India's leading museums for textiles. Its superb collection of textiles is further enhanced by a fine collection of pichhwais and patachitras (painting on cloth).

Established in 1948, the Calico Museum of Textiles is un doubtedly one of India's leading museums for textiles. Its superb collection of textiles is further enhanced by a fine collection of pichhwais and patachitras(paintings on cloth).The museum is housed in two buildings , one displaying textiles of religious significance and the other traditional court fabrics, tents, carpets and costumes.

Three buildings with traditional carved wooden facades located around the chowk house the courtly or secular pieces like carpets, embroidered and decorated shamianas,wall hangings and costumes. Ther is an excellent display of phulkaris from Punjab,Kalamkaris from Andhra and saris. A significant gallery presents the different weaving techniques with the help of samples, technical notes and their relation to the different sects.

In Gujarat, the city of Ahmedabad has a sprinkling of museums, all private collections of an individual or a family. The Shreyas Museum of Folk Art, The Calico Textile Museum of Textiles, The Kite Museum, each display another facet of the rich heritage of craft traditions of Gujarat. Vadodara's museum is housed in an old palace & includes extremely rare bronze figurines.

Calico Museum Of Textiles Shahibagh Ahmedabad
Gujarat
Tel: 51001
Ancient textieles, paintings. Library, guide service, film shows.
Timings: 1000-1230 hrs and 1430-1700 hrs. Closed on Monday and New Year, Makarasankranti, Dhuleti, Diwaso, Parana, Dusshera.
Entry free
Photography not allowed.