Sanganer Hand-block Printing & Jain Temple
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A traditional printing and handmade paper town on Jaipur's southern outskirts. Visit the block-printing workshops, and the town also has exquisite Jain temples.
Sanganer is famous for Sanganeri printing, in which delicate floral motifs are hand-printed with wooden blocks onto white fabric. Workshops let you watch the entire process of carving blocks, mixing colours, printing and drying, and you can buy fabrics and bedding. The town also has traditional handmade paper workshops. The Shri Digamber Jain Temple at the town centre has exquisite stone carvings, and visitors must remove their shoes and follow dress requirements. It is near the airport, about 15 km from the old city, and suits a half-day trip. Most workshops offer free visits, though they are designed to lead to shopping.
Opening hours
Workshop approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Patrika Gate
- Jawahar Kala Kendra
- Jhalana Leopard Reserve
- Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan Temple)
- Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple
- Chokhi Dhani
- Raj Mandir Cinema
- Albert Hall Museum