Delhi Textile & Handicraft Tour: Artisan Workshops Experience
Description
Highlights • Explore Delhi’s top textile & handicraft hubs • Visit artisan workshops & live weaving/embroidery demos • Discover premium fabrics, block prints & décor • Meet skilled artisans & learn traditional techniques • Private pickup + customizable experience Discover Delhi’s rich textile and handicraft heritage on a private tour featuring artisan workshops, weaving demos, Zardozi embroidery, and traditional block printing. Explore vibrant markets and boutique studios known for premium fabrics, pashminas, silk, cotton, carpets, and handcrafted décor Meet master artisans, watch live craft demonstrations, and learn how age-old techniques are preserved today Your expert guide helps you compare quality, find authentic pieces, and enjoy a smooth, pressure-free shopping experience. With private pickup, flexible timing, and customizable stops, this immersive tour is ideal for designers, shoppers, and travelers who appreciate authentic craftsmanship and Delhi’s vibrant creative culture
Tour Options
Itinerary
Chandni Chowk – Textile & Trims Market (Old Delhi) Explore Old Delhi’s vibrant textile lanes, lace & Zari shops, fabric stalls, and accessory markets. Includes a short Tuk-Tuk ride through the narrow lanes to experience authentic trade culture.
Boutique Fabric House – Premium Cotton, Silk & Designer Materials. Visit a curated boutique specializing in high-quality dress materials, handloom fabrics, and Indian textiles selected for craftsmanship and quality.
Zardozi & Embroidery Workshop – Live Demonstration Explore a textile workshop in South Delhi’s Nehru Place market. See live Zardozi, Aari, and hand-embroidery demos and browse premium handcrafted pieces and raw fabric wholesale collections.
Carpet Weaving & Pashmina Studio – Artisan Interaction. Learn how carpets are woven on traditional looms and discover the craftsmanship behind Kashmiri Pashmina & silk blends. Live weaving demonstration included.
Custom Tailoring Experience – Measurements & Style Consultation. Meet expert tailors who can customize shirts, jackets, dresses, or traditional Indian outfits. Optional stitching orders available for guests.
Handicraft Boutique – Textiles, Home Décor & Artisan Work. Browse a curated collection of handmade cushion covers, wall art, runners, and embroidered textiles produced by master artisans.
Return Drive to Hotel. Relax in your private air-conditioned car after a full day of textile exploration.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pickup from Delhi Airport & Delhi, Noida, Gurugram Hotels Drop-off at your chosen location after the tour
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tuk Tuk ride included in Old Delhi
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Markets can be crowded during peak hours
- Live demonstrations of weaving, embroidery & Zardozi
- Custom tailoring consultation included – choose fabrics, get expert measurements & design guidance
- Suitable for solo travelers, couples & small groups
- Tour operates in all weather conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity — only your group will participate
Reviews(7)
This was a fantastic half day tour, tailored to my specific interest in quality artisan textiles. It included a chance to try carpet making at a traditional loom and having items tailored in very good quality fabric for excellent prices. RK was an excellent and informative guide.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Delhi Textile & Handicraft Tour: Artisan Workshops Experience with India Arrival Tours. Great to hear the bespoke weaving, tailoring, and high-quality fabrics matched your interests. RK is thrilled you appreciated his guidance. We look forward to welcoming you again for more authentic Delhi craft experiences!
RK was a great guide and driver on this textile tour. I was asked beforehand what I specifically wanted to see so was able to look at kantha embroidery with it's different patterns and zardozi embroidery, so beautiful. Learned about sozini technique too then shopped in Chandni chowk for sparkly trimmings that a girl always needs Great to sample various street foods too
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Delhi Textile & Handicraft Tour: Artisan Workshops Experience with India Arrival Tours. It’s wonderful to hear RK helped you explore kantha, zardozi, and sozini embroidery, along with the vibrant trims of Chandni Chowk and delicious street food. We’re thrilled you loved this authentic craft and market experience—hope to welcome you again for more Delhi discoveries!
Shehla was an exceptional friendly and knowledgeable guide on this colorful tour of textiles, handicraft and old dehli market of fabrics, finishings and beyond. Great driver as well. A great introduction to dehli.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed your colorful Delhi tour with Shehla — she’s truly one of our most knowledgeable and friendly guides. We’re glad you loved exploring the vibrant textiles, handicrafts, and old Delhi markets with our experienced team. We hope to welcome you again for more authentic Delhi experiences soon
We had a special introduction to Delhi with a wonderful textile tour with Shehla. She tailored our tour to our interests Saw a demonstration on the making of traditional carpets whilst enjoying several cups of Masala tea. Saw so many exquisite fabrics, taking home some scarves and pillow cases. Enjoyed a crazy tuk tuk ride through the alleyways of the old Delhi markets, filled with stalls for wedding bling, shoes and more and stopping for some yummy street food.
Thank you, Helen! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Delhi Textile & Handicraft Tour: Artisan Workshops Experience. Shehla loved tailoring the tour for you, from the carpet-making demo and masala tea to exploring Old Delhi’s vibrant markets. We’re happy you found beautiful textiles to take home. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Shelia and Mr. Khan were knowledgeable & friendly! We received an itinerary customized to our desires. Pickups were close and always on time. We felt safe the entire time. Car air-conditioning was great and much-needed! For guided shopping, Shelia was fabulous! She knew all the good places (including restaurants) and this permitted effective use of time and finding treasures! In sightseeing, both guides were a wealth of information and perspective. Old Delhi on a cycle-rickshaw was so much fun!
Thank you so much, Lara! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Delhi Textile & Handicraft Tour: Artisan Workshops Experience. Shehla and Mr. Khan loved customizing the itinerary for you, and we’re glad you felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of throughout. It’s wonderful to hear that the guided shopping, local food stops, and Old Delhi cycle-rickshaw ride made the day memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to India for more unique cultural experiences!
A superb experience, well beyond our desires, we were able to have clothes made which were delivered to our hotel 3 days later. Our guide then took us to the market after a stop at a trendy restaurant in New Delhi for lunch. Experience to repeat.
Thank you so much, Carole, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the Delhi Textile & Handicraft Tour: Artisan Workshops Experience and that the custom-made clothing, delivered to your hotel, exceeded your expectations. We’re glad your guide made the day special with a visit to the market and a great lunch stop in New Delhi. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back for more immersive experiences in India!
This was my first full day in Delhi and Shehla was an amazing tour guide. It's definitely recommend to see different aide of Delhi even of you don't need to buy anything. She recommend getting a Saree which was a great idea and took me to a nice restaurant for lunch.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted that your first full day in Delhi was memorable and that you enjoyed the Delhi Textile & Handicraft Tour: Artisan Workshops Experience. Shehla is thrilled to hear your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed exploring a different side of Delhi, trying on a saree, and having a delicious lunch. It was our pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again on your next visit to India!
