SUJATA SHAH TOURS & RETREATS
Tour to Gujarat, India
A Handcrafted Tour of Culture, Textiles, and Tradition
November 13 - 27, 2025
Rich with history, culture, and ancestral traditions, India has a lot to offer anyone with the thirst to travel and learn. Join Sujata on this trip of a lifetime, to the state of Gujarat.
On this journey, we will draw inspiration from stepwells, local markets, and ancient architecture across this region of India. We will visit local artisans’ home studios to learn about centuries-old regional textile art like embroidery, dyeing, block printing, and weaving – just to name a few. We will get hands-on experience with the craft itself through a series of workshops and demonstrations. Hear the artisans’ stories about their lives and creative processes firsthand.
Join Sujata for the trip of a lifetime!
Everything I do, believe, and share through my art is connected to my roots in India. My memories of the place I grew up, the colors and textures of the markets, the balance between chaos and creativity of everyday life, are woven throughout all of my work. I would love for you to join me on this journey, so I can share the magic of that world with you!
- Sujata Shah | સુજાતા શાહ
Ahmedabad
4 nights
Our 14-night Gujarat tour of the culture, textiles, and traditions of this Indian state begins in the ancient city of Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad is one of India's most important textile hub and the perfect place to start our 14-night tour of Gujarat. This ancient city is located along the banks of the Sabarmati River and was founded in 1411. We'll explore multiple UNESCO Heritage Sites, meet award-winning artists and craftspeople and visit palaces and markets.
Muli
2 nights
Our home base in Muli will be the Ambika Nivas Palace, a former royal palace now turned into a heritage hotel.
From here, we will spend our days visiting expert weavers in both ikkat and tangilya weaving studios.
We will also continue our exploration of the beautiful art of hand block-printed fabric.
Bhuj
7 nights
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About Sujata
Sujata Shah is an award-winning quilter, designer and the author of Cultural Fusion Quilts. Her memories of her home country, India - the colors and textures of the markets, the balance between chaos and creativity of everyday life - are woven throughout all of her presentations and workshops.
After having lived in the United States for 40 years, she still returns home often to explore the evolution of handicraft and reconnect with the places that inspire her.
