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6. Artisan Workshops: Block Printing, Pottery, and Weaving

Hands-on craft sessions let travelers learn techniques that families and communities practice daily. In places like Jaipur and Kutch, hosts teach block printing on cotton, while potters in smaller towns demonstrate wheel work and glazing. Workshops often produce a take-home item and a short history of the craft, linking technique to regional identity and seasonal trade patterns. Choosing a workshop led by an artisan cooperative or trusted local ensures proceeds support makers directly. Sessions usually last a few hours and include material costs in the price, but confirm that up front. These experiences are perfect for travelers who want a tactile souvenir and an honest conversation about craft livelihoods. If you plan to bring home larger items, check customs rules and packing requirements. (Source: Craft Council references; local artisan collectives; Airbnb craft experiences)