Hand block printing still demands a lot of interest. This art form was in use for many centuries in many parts of the country. Some places of India like Bagru, Sanganer and Jaipur have still remained the important centers of hand block printing. But now this artistic tradition is going through a critical situation and it needs quick helps in different fields. One of such helps is a repository of hand printed
art objects. This is the place where one can see different varieties of hand printed art objects. Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is a venture to protect the traditional art of hand block printing.
Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is one of the major tourist attractions in Jaipur. Tourists visit Jaipur visit this museum to get comprehensive idea on the process of hand block printing. This museum is run with an economical purpose. This aim is to provide help to the artisans engaged in hand block printing. Presently this art is facing steep competition from other types of textiles run by modern technology.
Many areas of Rajasthan are important centers of hand block printing.
Ankhoi foundation offers support in these areas to help the artists to improve their economic condition. This foundation also helps in the development of the consciousness of the people about this craft. This charitable trust mainly puts it focus on hand block printers of Rajasthan.
In the collection of Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing you will see different varieties of hand printed textiles. Different varieties of hand printed objects are on display in this museum in Jaipur. No other collection can display such rich varieties of hand printed art works. One may only find such type of rich collection only in the private collection.
This Jaipur museum also gives information on the history of hand block printing. Different old hand printed materials are preserved in this museum. You can see the process of hand block printing in this museum. This type of printing is done with the help of natural colors. No chemical colors and dyes are used in this kind of printing.
Opening hours of Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing:
This museum in Jaipur remains open on every days except the Mondays. From Tuesday to Saturday this museum remains open from 10.30 am -5.00pm. On Sundays this museum remains open from 11.00am - 4.30pm. Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing also remains closed on all national and local holidays.
Contact details of Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing:
Chanwar Palkiwalon Ki Haveli ( Anokhi Haveli)
Kheri Gate, Amber, Jaipur.
Telephone: +91-141 2530226/2531267
hotels-of-jaipur.com is giving information on tourist attractions in Jaipur.
|
