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Heritage & Handicraft Tour
3 h
About this activity
Itinerary
- Visit one of the oldest workshops of zardozi around Tajmahal. Learn briefly about the history of this craft and details and intricacies of craftsmanship.
- Visit a workshop of Marble Inlay work (Pietra Dura) and learn how this craft started with the history of Tajmahal and flourished till the time.
- Walking down the 17th-century lanes around Tajmahal we'll visit some households where people are engaged in making garlands and other body jewelry of fresh flowers. Learn briefly about how the use of fresh flowers has changed with time and affected the industry.
- Visit three-generation old workshop of Marble Prachinkari work and learn briefly about the connection of this art with Pietra Dura.
- Live flute performance in front of a 17th-century castle - Here we'll talk about how handicrafts flourished at the Mughal period.
- Exploring the household art of carpetmaking and learn briefly how present-day designs have evolved with cross-community acculturation.
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- Visit one of the oldest workshops of zardozi around Tajmahal. Learn briefly about the history of this craft and details and intricacies of craftsmanship.
- Visit a workshop of Marble Inlay work (Pietra Dura) and learn how this craft started with the history of Tajmahal and flourished till the time.
- Walking down the 17th-century lanes around Tajmahal we'll visit some households where people are engaged in making garlands and other body jewelry of fresh flowers. Learn briefly about how the use of fresh flowers has changed with time and affected the industry.
- Visit three-generation old workshop of Marble Prachinkari work and learn briefly about the connection of this art with Pietra Dura.
- Live flute performance in front of a 17th-century castle - Here we'll talk about how handicrafts flourished at the Mughal period.
- Exploring the household art of carpetmaking and learn briefly how present-day designs have evolved with cross-community acculturation.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
85%
Tourism
85%
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