WHY YOU SHOULD BOOK The 'Maheshwar - A Poetry through textiles'

On this tour, you will experience Maheshwar through the eyes of textile practitioner, designer and entrepreneur Hema Shroff Patel, who has spent her over 30 years working with the community weavers. Your stay at the enchanting Ahilya Fort, once the seat of the powerful Holkar dynasty under the visionary reign of Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar, offers you a unique glimpse into history. Today, the fort welcomes you as a guest of Prince Richard Holkar.

The iconic Maheshwari textiles weave a story of livelihood through generations. As you sit at the loom alongside the weavers, Hema takes you on a journey of the rich history of the textile craft, revealing the traditional patterns, the inspirations behind them and engages with the design process as well. You will marvel at the Maratha architecture of Maheshwar and, just a short journey away, the splendid architectural structures of Mandu, a city once bathed in glory. You will partake in traditions over 250 years old, glide along the sacred Narmada River, and approach the mystical “center of the universe” , Baneshwar Temple.

This tour is a carefully woven tapestry of Maheshwar’s history, culture, and artistry, inviting you to immerse yourself in the many stories that make this land so extraordinary. Get in touch to explore what’s in store for you!