Heritage and Handicraft Tour

Heritage and Handicraft Tour

Agra is mainly known for some major industries like the footwear industry, jewellery industry, tourism industry, etc. Their export system runs all over the world. But apart from these, there are a lot of small and traditional businesses like the kite factory, thread factory, wooden utensils factory, zardozi arts, etc. They have been running for centuries by some old families who live in Agra. Whenever we walk or go through the old markets of Agra, we can see very small shops that include kite making, thread making, zardozi art, and marble work, but when we enter these shops, we can see huge galleries where workers carry out their work. During the walk, we will explore the working system of these small factories that have silently been serving the city for generations. You will bear witness to the fast handiwork here along with the myriad skills.

Itinerary

- Visit one of the oldest workshops of zardozi around Tajmahal. Learn briefly about the history of this craft and details and intricacies of craftsmanship.
- Visit a workshop of Marble Inlay work (Pietra Dura) and learn how this craft started with the history of Tajmahal and flourished till the time.
- Walking down the 17th-century lanes around Tajmahal we'll visit some households where people are engaged in making garlands and other body jewelry of fresh flowers. Learn briefly about how the use of fresh flowers has changed with time and affected the industry.
- Visit three-generation old workshop of Marble Prachinkari work and learn briefly about the connection of this art with Pietra Dura.
- Live flute performance in front of a 17th-century castle - Here we'll talk about how handicrafts flourished at the Mughal period.
- Exploring the household art of carpetmaking and learn briefly how present-day designs have evolved with cross-community acculturation.