Cultural weaving
Gujarat with Joyce Morgan, textile specialist and author
26 November – 10 December 2026
Cultural weaving: Indian textile art
Learn and make in the workshops of Indian artists, steeped in the unique textile traditions of Gujarat, Western India.
Discover patola weaving, bandhani (tie dye), ajrakh (block printing) and embroidery in renowned museum collections, artisan studios and social enterprise outfits.
Explore Islamic, Mogul and European colonial design heritage, to learn how they inform Indian contemporary art and architecture.
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Kutch embroidery, Gujarat, India
Photo: Shutterstock
Tour details
Rogan painting
Photo: Alamy
Rani ki Vav (the Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat, India
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'patola' shouldercloth 19th century
Art Gallery of New South Wales
The Ahir tribe embroidery, Gujarat, India
Photo: Shutterstock
- To note:
The Art in Focus International Tours program is presented by the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ members organisation, the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales. As well as providing a wonderful experience, your travel tour will also help to raise funds to support the Art Gallery.
Art in Focus International Tours are open to anyone who appreciates the best of travel, not only Art Gallery members.
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Kutch embroidery, Gujarat, India, photo: Alamy
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