12/27/2024
The best gift. A testimonial for our recent Gujarat-Kutch Stepwells and Textiles tour.
"There are not enough superlatives to describe EYHO’s Gujarat Textiles and Stepwells Tour. I wanted to find a trip that focused solely on this region, that provided opportunities to learn about a variety of textile traditions and the communities from which they arose, and to meet artisans who would demonstrate components of their craft. This trip was so much more! Cotton, silk, wool; spinning, weaving, dyeing; block printing, bandhani, single- and double-ikat, embroidery; yardage, apparel, accessories, home goods…. holy cow! Of course, I have to mention cows - because they were everywhere! (And they had fashionable jewelry). Not to mention goats and sheep, camels and monkeys, donkeys, dogs and cats, and tons of birds, including flamingos. You won’t see it listed in the itinerary, but there were the serendipitous sightings of delight - the procession leading a groom on horseback to his bride’s family, the young boy performing on a portable roadside tightrope, the little local boys skipping stones into a stepwell. Indeed, stepwells were the icing on the cake. Extraordinary architecture going down instead of up, like inverted palaces. Reverence for the gift of water in an arid land, and marvels of beauty and engineering. I cannot stress the importance and value the experienced local guide provided, with his knowledge and experience of textiles, stepwells, artisans, culture and history. You will certainly appreciate and remember that, but his smile, warmth and sensitivity, and boundless love for Gujarat will remain in your heart forever.
Great choices for food and lodging, excellent mix and pacing of activities and travel, overall superb management and support. – Berle D., NYC, NY
Thank you, dear Berle! It was our pleasure to make your textile travel dreams come true.
