Ahmedabad | 25.05.2019 | 08:00 am ~ 10:00 am

Hidden Treasure of Textile Heritage at Shreyas Museums

About the walk

Established on April 1977 by Smt. Leena Sarabhai, Shreyas Folk Museum is situated on the campus of Shreyas Foundation, atop the beautiful and lush green Shreyas Hill. In the exhibition galleries, exquisite pieces with colourful embroidery, bead work, wood carvings, metal work and utensils, leather work, costumes, caparisons and objects of household usecollected from all over Gujaratare on display. Cultural aspects of Kathi, Rabari, Ahir, Charan, Bharvad, Kanbi, Koli, Mer, Bhansali, Rajput, Brahmin, Vania, Meghval, Khoja, Bohra, Memon, Miana and many other communities are represented.

Kalpana Mangaldas Balayatan is the museum of toys, crafts and performing arts. The museum is a treasure chest of exhibits from more than 54 states and countries. A large elephant skeleton (more than three metres high), coins, articles of personal, ceremonial and domestic use, weapons, toys, costumes, masks, puppets, musical instruments and objects made of wood, metal, cloth, papier-mache, leather, clay, etc., are some of the artefacts on display. Kathani, established in February 2004, is a permanent gallery of fairs and festivals held at Shreyas, comprising of puppet and stage shows, shadow plays, folk and classical performances, art and craft stalls, and food stalls. Shreyas has celebrated 36 festivals since 1952, focusing on various areas of the world.

 

The Shreyas Foundation campus is spread over 28 acres. The campus also serves as a peacock conservation centre and houses a deer park.

 

This guided tour is free.

 

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Meeting Time
07:45 am

About the walk

Established on April 1977 by Smt. Leena Sarabhai, Shreyas Folk Museum is situated on the campus of Shreyas Foundation, atop the beautiful and lush green Shreyas Hill. In the exhibition galleries, exquisite pieces with colourful embroidery, bead work, wood carvings, metal work and utensils, leather work, costumes, caparisons and objects of household usecollected from all over Gujaratare on display. Cultural aspects of Kathi, Rabari, Ahir, Charan, Bharvad, Kanbi, Koli, Mer, Bhansali, Rajput, Brahmin, Vania, Meghval, Khoja, Bohra, Memon, Miana and many other communities are represented.

Kalpana Mangaldas Balayatan is the museum of toys, crafts and performing arts. The museum is a treasure chest of exhibits from more than 54 states and countries. A large elephant skeleton (more than three metres high), coins, articles of personal, ceremonial and domestic use, weapons, toys, costumes, masks, puppets, musical instruments and objects made of wood, metal, cloth, papier-mache, leather, clay, etc., are some of the artefacts on display. Kathani, established in February 2004, is a permanent gallery of fairs and festivals held at Shreyas, comprising of puppet and stage shows, shadow plays, folk and classical performances, art and craft stalls, and food stalls. Shreyas has celebrated 36 festivals since 1952, focusing on various areas of the world.

 

The Shreyas Foundation campus is spread over 28 acres. The campus also serves as a peacock conservation centre and houses a deer park.

 

This guided tour is free.

 

Led By

Bijal Shah
Bijal Shah is an Art Educator. She works on making hand-made products related to the craft and cultures of India in name of Cosmic Artecrafts. She is a Certified Artisan and Member at the Development Commissioner of Handicrafts DC(H), and has been certified as an Authorized Volunteer for heritage walks by the Gujarat Tourism Department - Cosmic Pleasures. She also conducts various thread craft activities in several schools in Ahmedabad. She has pursed Bachelor in Tourism Studies & Post…

Meeting Time

07:45 AM

Meeting point

Shreyas Foundation, Shreyas Hill, Ambavadi, Near Manekbaug Hall

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Manekbaug BRTS

Disclaimer

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Please Note

  • Entry fee - INR 100 per person to be borne by the participants.
  • Parking facilities are available at the meeting point.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and carry drinking water.
  • Photography is strictly prohibited.