Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
| Place | Jaipur |
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| State | Rajasthan |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1970 |
| Museum Type | Private Textile and Heritage Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Anokhi Haveli Kheri Gate, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302028 |
| Visiting Time | Tue–Sat: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM Sun: 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays and local holidays). |
| Entry Fee | ₹80 (Adults) ₹50 (Students with ID) ₹25 (Children) |
Museum Introduction
Located in the restored 16th-century Chanwar Palkiwalon ki Haveli near Amber Fort, this museum is dedicated to the preservation of traditional hand-block printing. It was founded in 2005 by the Anokhi Foundation to document and promote the craftsmanship of Rajasthani artisans.
General Collections
The "Anokhi Archives" contains over 100 garments, intricate wooden and brass blocks, tools (chisels, hand-bow drills), and home furnishings dating from the 1960s to the present. It also showcases photographic documentation of regional printing communities.
Unique Historical Collections
It features the UNESCO-recognized restoration of the haveli itself and a specialized collection of Bakst-inspired textiles, showcasing the cross-cultural exchange between Indian artisans and Russian avant-garde designer Léon Bakst.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/Wz8TDLiQx3A?si=egQv_9WfA5-6Q2GX |
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| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2000. It remains closed annually for maintenance during the summer (May 15 to July 15). |
| Artifacts | Dabu mud-resist printed textiles, 14-step Ajrakh dyeing sequence displays, Sanganeri floral blocks, and Bagru geometric printed garments. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
091 141 2530226 +91 141 2531267 |
| Email ID | museum@anokhi.com |