A 1 Day Private Tour of Murshidabad
At 9:00 AM start the drive from the hotel to start the "Textile Trail in Murshidabad" offered by Palm Aqua Resort that offers the guests a deep dive into the history of Murshidabad as a grand silk trading center. The first production of silk in this region can be traced back to the 13th century, and by the 17th century, silk made in Murshidabad was an item of luxury known worldwide, attracting foreign merchants who came to marvel at its quality that was beyond comparison. Produced from mulberry silkworms (Bombyx mori), this silk became one of the Bengal economy's most valuable exports, greatly enriching the region. To this day, the ancient art of silk weaving is carefully restored in Murshidabad and visitors on this tour will get a chance to witness this intricate craft firsthand. This tour will visit villages where the local artisans are still manufacturing the world-famous Murshidabad silk, known for its high quality, light texture, and ease of drape. They can touch, feel and fall in love with this textile with numerous beautiful Baluchari and Gorod saris that are hand-woven beautifully. The tour will also take you to handicraft villages which produce traditional metal work of Kasha utensils. During this tour, guests can not only see these things being made, but also buy unique hand-crafted Kasha utensils as souvenirs. Such experience of watching silk weaving and the making of Kasha utensils is, to say the least, a rare occasion to experience Murshidabad's rich cultural heritage closely. Check out how silk and Kasha artistry is a legacy that has continued here since centuries.
Pickup & drop from the Resort
6-7 hours (approx.)
Block I and II of Raghunathganj is famous universally for producing the finest quality of silk for centuries. It is famous for offering customized silk sarees. Visitors can come here and customize a sari according to their designs. Murshidabad, since the Middle Ages, has been the silk hub and artisans here create the six yards of elegance with hundred percent pure silk.
60 minutes
Explore the "Textile Trail" by Palm Aqua Resort to experience a true insider's view of the heart of Murshidabad's silk heritage. The Baluchari silk weaving tradition originates from the village of Baluchar in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The village is now called Jiaganj. The history of Baluchari sarees in Bengal goes back to 1704 when the Mughal Governor of Bengal, Nawab Murshid Kuli Khan, shifted his capital from Dhaka to Murshidabad. Almost two hundred years ago, there existed a small village called Baluchar in Murshidabad district where the weaving technique practiced by the villagers came to be known as Baluchari. In the 18th century, the then Nawab of Bengal, Murshid Kuli Khan shifted his capital from Dhaka to Murshidabad. You get to experience the old handlooms and skilled artisans who are still practicing the age-old process of making silk weaving. It is one of the finest traditions of Baluchari and Murshidabad silk here, crafted with the finest artistry passed down through generations. Guests can also watch the process of hand-weaving from unwinding silk threads from spindles to weaving exquisite fabrics. This helps appreciate the excellent skill and mastery of the renowned silk weavers of Murshidabad.
60 minutes
For an up-close look at Kasha art, a trip to Khagra, Bahrampur does the trick. Because of the delicate work involved in bell metal utensils, they represent the aesthetic appeal in Kasha handicrafts. Cast from some of the most wrought bell metal by talented artists, these are hand-forged in the olden manner to create beautifully designed functional pieces. Through a visitor's eyes, one sees the careful step of shaping, molding, and polishing the metal, thereby fostering in one an appreciation of this special handicraft even more. During the process, they can even purchase some of these beautiful pieces of handicrafts to take some of the richness of Murshidabad back to one's home.
60 minutes
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