In Amer, near Amber Fort, Anokhi Museum explores Rajasthan’s tradition of hand-block printing in a restored, roughly 400-year-old haveli. Its displays pair printed garments and fabrics with the tools, images and explanations behind the craft. You may also see artisans demonstrate block carving or printing, and some activities let you try printing on cloth. A small shop sells handmade items, and there is a café for a pause after the galleries. It’s a useful stop if you’re interested in textiles, craft or the history behind Jaipur’s prints.
A haveli devoted to hand printing
Anokhi Museum is in Amer, Jaipur, in a restored haveli that is about 400 years old. The historic building gives the displays a setting closely tied to the region’s craft traditions. The museum focuses on hand-block printing, a textile art practiced in Rajasthan, and presents it through garments, fabrics, tools and images.
The displays explain how the work is done and give context for the patterns and textiles on view. Printed clothing is a central part of the collection, alongside objects that show the materials and methods behind the finished designs. Take time to read the explanations as you move between galleries; they cover the making of the prints as well as the fabrics and their qualities.
Watch the printing process
When demonstrations are taking place, you can watch artisans at work with printing techniques and carved wooden blocks. Demonstrations give a closer look at the steps behind a printed textile than the finished garments alone can provide. The programme may differ during a visit, so ask at the museum about what is happening that day and allow time to follow the displays through the building.
Some activities let visitors try printing on fabric. The museum shop has a print-your-own option: ask there about choosing an item before heading upstairs to do the activity. A handkerchief is one example of an item visitors have printed, but the available choices can differ.
Plan a visit in Amer
The museum is close to Amber Fort, so it can fit into a day exploring Amer. Its address is Anokhi Museum, Haveli Kheri Gate, Amer, Jaipur. The galleries are housed across the historic building, and walking through all the corridors helps you see the full exhibition.
A visit can take about an hour, depending on how long you spend reading the displays and whether demonstrations are running. Weekdays may be quieter. The museum has a shop with handmade goods and a café, so you can browse or take a break after seeing the exhibits. Admission is charged, and advance ticket booking is recommended.
FAQ
Where is Anokhi Museum?
It is in Amer, Jaipur, at Haveli Kheri Gate, near Amber Fort.
What can you see at Anokhi Museum?
The museum displays hand-printed textiles, garments, tools and images, with explanations of block-printing methods. Demonstrations may also take place.
Can you try block printing at the museum?
Some activities let visitors print on cloth. Ask at the ground-floor shop about the print-your-own option before going upstairs.
How long should you spend at Anokhi Museum?
About an hour is a reasonable visit, with extra time if you read the displays closely or catch demonstrations.
