Located in Ahmadabad in the state of Gujarath, India, is the Calico Textile Museum. This iconic landmark in Ahmadabad boasts a proud tradition of preserving and prompting the Indian textile industry, and also tells the tale of how the industry has developed over the years. If you are looking for great 5 star hotels Ahmadabad Gujarat, make a reservation at the elegant and luxurious The Gateway Hotel Ummed Ahmadabad.
The Calico Textile Museum is a great attraction for tourists of Gujarat, and is filled with rich history. Constructed in 1949 by Shri Gautam Sarabhi, the Calico Textile Museum was originally housed at the Calico Mills, but as the museum began to expand, it was forced to relocate to its current position. Today it houses an elaborate collection of items and artifacts which were used in the industry throughout the ages, which will take you an amazing journey back in time.
At the Calico Textile Museum you will see an assortment of intriguing items such as various sewing machines, dyeing machines, weaving mills and other fascinating equipment used in the industry over the years. The museum also houses many different textiles, depicting the designs that were in style over the ages. Various galleries containing temple arts, wall hangings, ritual textiles, miniature sculptures and even ancient furniture and crafts can also be seen at the Calico Textile Museum. Amongst the items at the museum are a few amazing highlights such as a hand woven Kashmir shawl that took three years to complete! Another fascinating highlight is double-ikat textile consisting of over 100,000 individually dyed threads. Furthermore, clothing dating back to the 15th century can be observed at the museum.
The Calico Textile Museum is also a great place to learn about the techniques and skills used in making textiles, and its library contains many texts with insights of textile manufacturing and its techniques. Thus, it is a great place to witness for an experience which is sure to be memorable.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
