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Calico Museum of Textiles

Opp. Underbridge | Shahibag, Ahmedabad 80004, India
91-79-2286 8172, 91-79-2286 5995
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Ranked #4 of 23 attractions in Ahmedabad
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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Beautiful and rare collection of textiles and statues. The tour is free and guided. Entry is restricted and allowed only at certain times during the day. Be sure of the current timings through the website. Please reach early as they allow limited number of visitors per tour group. Camera, mobiles, leaving the tour in the middle and children below 10... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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The Palace is a gem, the collection magnificent. Unfortunately the docent is mean and rude and arrogant and doesn't let you look around at anything besides her. The place can be stuffy - not so good for asthmatics. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Don't be put off by the name - the Calico Museum is stuffed with the most fabulous fabrics of all shapes, sizes and colours. It has room upon room of dazzling saris, tent covers, tunics in all imaginable styles, from silk work to beads to the most amazing tie-dye (nothing like the 1970s monstrosities) which you have to see. You... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

The museum is top class. It contains fabulous examples of stunning textile works from around India over long periods of time. India is famous for its textile industry. At this Museum, the examples of embroidery work is wonderful. The examples of tie dying include samples of tiny pin head sized tie dying which almost defy belief. The block work is... More

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Ahmedabad, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

The Sarabhai family was intimately involved in the textile industry that put Ahmedabad at the center of Britain's financial empire. After a few hundred years of creating and exporting the finest cotton goods on the planet, the family created a foundation and housed it in their sprawling residential complex. The result is an encyclopedic and incomparable collection of the fabrics... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Do go and visit this beautiful museum. Do remember to take an appointment for the visit. Too bad we can't take any photos of this gorgeous museum. It's worth to go to Ahmedabad for this reason. We cant say that the rest of the city is as interesting as the museum, but the ambiance of the town is nice.People are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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well presented and fascinating wonder if shah jehan knows they have got his tent!!the fabrics are immense vibrant and the must see in A!!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Beautiful setting and incredible quantity and quality of textiles at this museum. Limited numbers of people are allowed in each morning, and the tour rushes you through when you really want to spend hours examining the works, but any chance to visit these works of art is worth it. Sadly, condensation seems to be an issue for some of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

If you love textiles, make your reservation early for this quality museum of Indian Heritage seen through textiles. Only a very limited number of daily visitors are allowed so check their website well before your intended visit. The bulk of the collection is housed in a traditional Ahmedabad Haveli, rebuilt on site. The lady guide is passionate and will explain... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Well preserved museum of textiles with history of ahmedabad. Check for timings! Would go there if you are a fashion student or textile enthusiast! More

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