Calico Museum Textiles Ahmedabad Gujarat

Calico Museum in Ahmedabad

A trip to the textile capital in India is incomplete without a visit to the Calico Textile Museum. Built in the heart of the city by industrialist Gautam Sarabhai and his sister Gita Sarabhai by Sarabhai Foundation, this museum is one of its kinds in the country. Built originally in the premises of Calico textile mills in 1949 with the passing of days, and with the augmentation of textile collection, the museum was moved to where it stands today in Sarabhai House in Shahibaug since 1983.

Calico Textile Museum of Ahmedabad

Yes, unlike a historical museum, one may find here no fossils or skeletons, but one can surely walk down the path of evolution of the fabric from the time it was crudely unraveled from the charkha manually. Apart from attracting the tourists from different corners of the world, this museum is a knowledge hub for enthusiasts who wish to learn about different textiles and fabrics commonly printed, tied and dyed and patterned and embroidered in different corners of the country at different times of generations. Jain art and South Indian bronze works are also on display.

The lighting used inside the gallery is subdued following the advice of the conservation experts. The galleries remain open on all days of the week except for Wednesdays and public holidays. The entry is free of charge. Illustrated catalogues are displayed with stickers for reference by the visitors.

The museum is located in Ahmedabad and is hence, very accessible from all corners of the city.