Join Jenny on a small group tour through the Tantalising Textiles of Syria and Egypt in February 2010.
With Jenny’s fabulous insights into the textiles of the Middle East, you will visit places other tourists would never hope to see, and meet with craftsmen practicing their centuries-old trades in the souks of Cairo and Damascus.
Handle museum-quality textiles in the tiny traditional shops of both cities, and learn about Syrian striped fabric made of a cotton warp and a silk weft.
Jenny will share with you her knowledge and passion for textiles as she leads you through the bustling bazaars and dusty streets of ancient civilizations. Bring your walking shoes and expect all the richness the Middle East can offer – including dirt, dust, colour and craft.

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Journey with Jenny on a 20 Day tour through the rich tapestry that is this ancient country.
Explore the cloth bazaar in Delhi and tour Ahmedabad’s Calico Museum with the curator. Meet the artisans who produce the cotton durries of Agra and the blue pottery of Jaipur. Watch the creation of a fabric painting known as pichwaii in Rajasthan, and discover the age-old art of Ikat weaving in Patan. Visit the Sericulture Research and Training Institute in Mysore, marvel at the handloom weavers of Kanchipuram creating a masterpiece of silk, and learn about the natural indigo dyeing process in Tindivanam.
In addition, highlights of this exclusive tour include world-famous monuments such as the Taj Mahal in Agra, the forts and palaces of Rajasthan, and the temples and villages of the verdant South.

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