Ahmedabad city and its people owe there
prosperity to the three types of business namely cotton, silk and
gold. Ahmedabad has one of the finest textile museums in the world
The Calico Museum of Textiles. Housed in one of Gujarat's famous
decorated wooden havelis, the museum displays an exquisite
collection of rare textiles some of them even dating back to the
17th century. The Calico Museum of Textiles is host to many splendid
textile samples from around India with hand woven and embroidery
clothes its specialty. Set admist beautiful gardens the building of
the museum comprises of numerous fountains, pools and patios. This
museum not only acts as a museum but also as a place that provides
relief from the heat of Ahmedabad that is why is a popular place for
people to visit apart from other reasons.
The Calico Museum of Textiles is one of India's finest specialized
museums presenting a display of Indian textiles. The museum is
extremely nicely taken care of with well-kept galleries. Founded in
1949 The Calico Museum of Textiles is brainchild of Ms Gira Sarabhai
who was responsible for the initiation of the collection of rare and
exquisite fabrics from different parts of India.
