Luxury Jaipur holidays: exclusive artisan and culinary experience
This exclusive full-day experience offers privileged access to artisan workshops, embroidery studios, blue pottery ateliers and family kitchens – revealing centuries of artistry, flavour and cultural heritage.
Bagru block printing
Begin your Jaipur holiday with a visit to Bagru, a village renowned for its natural dyeing and block-printing traditions.
In the studio of an award-winning artisan, watch as carved wooden blocks, dipped in indigo and vegetable dyes, are pressed into fabric to create Bagru’s distinctive motifs. Once used to decorate ghagras and odhnis, these timeless patterns now inspire global designers while preserving Rajasthan’s sustainable craft legacy.
Jaipur Leheriya tie-dye workshop
Return to Jaipur to meet a master craftsman who has perfected the delicate art of Leheriya – Rajasthan’s signature tie-dye. Using natural, azo-free dyes, he transforms plain fabric into flowing waves of colour once reserved for festive turbans and royal attire. This encounter showcases the beauty and sustainability of Jaipur’s enduring textile traditions.
"These timeless techniques now inspire international designers and highlight Rajasthan’s block printing heritage and sustainable craft practices."
Gota Patti, Aari embroidery and contemporary art
Visit the studio of a designer reviving the intricate handwork of Gota Patti and Aari embroidery – techniques that once adorned wedding saris and ceremonial textiles. Observe artisans as ribbons of gold and silver are stitched into intricate ceremonial motifs. You’ll also meet a local self-taught artist whose paintings, inspired by a visit to Nathdwara temple, provide a unique insight into Jaipur’s contemporary art scene.
Together, these encounters highlight how tradition continues to shape Rajasthan’s contemporary creativity.
Conserving Rajasthan’s ancient crafts
Visit a textile atelier committed to preserving Rajasthan’s artisanal heritage while embracing modern design. Handloom weaves and naturally dyed fabrics are carefully maintained and creatively reinterpreted, offering you an authentic insight into Jaipur’s evolving craft traditions.
From fabric to clay, step into the studio of a National Award-winning blue pottery artisan and his daughter, who together revive this ancient craft known for its cobalt-blue motifs on white clay. Their work blends design innovation with social impact, empowering local women while preserving a centuries-old art form – a true highlight of your bespoke Jaipur tour.
Rajasthani culinary experience
Conclude your day in the ancestral home of a Jaipur family, where a mother–daughter duo welcome you into their kitchen to share the flavours of Rajasthani cuisine. From fiery laal maas and smoky dhungar keema-baati to batiya breads and comforting kabhi pakoda, each dish tells a story passed down through generations. Join in the preparation or simply savour the meal – an intimate finale to your Jaipur experience.
Extend your stay to delve deeper into Jaipur’s heritage – join hands-on workshops in block printing, tie-dye, embroidery or blue pottery, learning directly from the artisans you’ve met.
Where you’ll stay on your luxury India holiday
In Jaipur, our favourite places to stay are Taj Rambagh Palace and Oberoi Rajvilas. Taj Rambagh Palace is the former residence of Jaipur’s royalty – a palace with lawns, courtyards, and extremely attentive staff. It delivers theatre, sense of place, and a level of service only old-world hospitality can achieve.
Oberoi Rajvilas, by contrast, is calm and contemporary in its luxury. Set apart from the city in vast gardens, it affords our guests privacy and quiet precision, ideal for those who want Jaipur on their own terms and not at their door.
What makes Jaipur a special feature of your luxury India holiday
Jaipur is a truly special city and well worth a stay during your luxury Rajasthan holiday. Known as the Pink City for its rose-hued facades, it was India’s first planned city—built in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as a showcase of symmetry, astronomy, and artistry. Today, Jaipur remains a living expression of royal heritage: its palaces and forts are not relics, but vibrant spaces still intertwined with local life.
Explore the City Palace’s private chambers with an expert historian, or admire the intricate geometry of the Hawa Mahal at sunrise before the city stirs to life. Venture beyond the crowds to the serene Amber Fort for a private guided walk through its frescoed halls. Between explorations, unwind at a restored haveli or heritage palace, where marble courtyards, candlelit dinners, and impeccable service evoke Jaipur’s timeless grace.
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