Dastkar Ranthambhore
A handicraft cooperative run by local village women along the Ranthambore road, selling patchwork, tie-dye, black pottery and other handmade goods with a tiger theme.
Dastkar Ranthambore was founded in 1989 to help women in villages around the national park increase their income through handicrafts and reduce their dependence on forest resources. The shop sells patchwork quilts, hand-printed fabrics, embroidered bags, tiger toys and black pottery. Prices are clearly marked and the quality is good, and at certain times you can visit the workshop to watch the items being made. The shop is on the Ranthambore road between Sawai Madhopur town and the national park gate, making it a convenient stop at midday between the morning and afternoon safaris. Allow about one hour. Opening hours vary, so check on site.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Amareshwar Mahadev Temple
- Kala Gaura Bhairav Temple
- Chamatkarji Jain Temple
- Sawai Madhopur Railway Station Murals
- Trinetra Ganesh Temple
- Ranthambore Fort
- Jogi Mahal
- Padam Talao