Curated Tours

Although our tours mainly concentrate on the handicrafts of the region, we will be meeting artisans to gain a more in-depth knowledge of textiles, especially weaving, embroidery, ikat, bandhani and block printing, the trip will also cover other aspects of Gujarati & Kutch culture, the stunning architecture, amazing fauna and flora, bird life and the delicious & varied cuisine.  The trip will offer something for everyone and will, of course, allow for plenty of shopping opportunities.  A one-day Ajrakh workshop may also be added to the trip if there is interest in this.  

The trip is operated by Emma Horne Travel and led by Rachel Joseph who has an impressive background in textiles and is a great Indophile.

Just a little about our tour leader

Rachel Joseph Ba Hons, grew up with both parents in the Rag trade, her father from 5 generations of tailor and her mother, a model for Hardy Amies in the 60’s. 

She found her own way into the textile world through her travels to India and set up her own Textile business in 2008, and in 2014 opened her first shop on the South Bank in central London at Gabriel’s Wharf, called The House of Eunice ltd. Since the Pandemic she has since closed her London shop and opened a new shop up in Langport, Somerset called Jaipur Joy, where she sells her affordable slow fashion brand.

Initially sourcing her beautiful shawls from Kashmir, she ventured further into the interior of India in search of artisan communities and over the many years has deepened her knowledge of the wonderful variety of textiles and techniques by which they are made. 

She is now working with a number of different communities who weave, embroider, and wood block print fabrics for her three clothing brands, Noor, Conscious Kantha and Jaipur Joy. 

Rachel brings this wealth of knowledge to all her tours and hopes to share the joys of the fabrics and communities that make them with you.  

Please get in touch to express an interest in coming on one of our future tours. 

Contact us by email at Jaipurjoy.planet@gmail.com 

Facebook/ Instagram : @Jaipurjoy