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Calico Museum Of Textiles: A Trip To The Rich Cultural Heritage!

Q: What is the history of Calico Museum?

The Calico Museum of Textiles was established in 1949 by Gautam Sarabhai and Gira Sarabhai, later moving to Sarabhai House in 1983.

Q: Who is the owner of Calico Museum?

The Sarabhai Foundation is the owner of the Calico Museum.

Q: Why Calico Museum of Textiles is famous?

Calico Museum is famous for its unparalleled collection of Indian textiles, historical values and conservation efforts.

When it comes to cultural exploration Ahmedabad with the tag of Manchester of India grabs a special spot. And especially with the hidden gems like the Calico Museum of Textiles serving the nation with its efforts to preserve cultural heritage, needs a prominent mention.

Firstly, what is this Calico Museum and why it is specially inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru? Does this place need a visit? Learn all the details below and decide why this place must be added to your visit list straight away!

About Calico Museum Of Textiles Ahmedabad

The Calico Museum Of Textiles Ahmedabad is a widely popular institution dedicated to the promotion, preservation and celebration of valued Indian textile heritage. This museum was started by the Sarabhai family members in their residence, situated in Ahmedabad, 1983.

From them, it has become a haven for textile enthusiasts, tourists, scholars and also historians around the world to have a glimpse of comprehensive collections of textiles of high value spanning centuries of innovation and craftsmanship. This institution has a clear vision to promote and preserve the diverse and rich textile heritage of India, with more emphasis on fabrics hailed from Gujarat, Rajasthan and other prominent regions of the Indian Subcontinent.