Your Tour
Your tour will be led by Varanasi Loom to Luxury’s founder, Jitendra Kumar, who will accompany you to the serene villages of Ayodhapur and Kotwa. Here, Jitendra will share his vast knowledge of textile design and weaving, history of craft in India and the evolution of Varanasi Loom to Luxury over the past eight years.
Your tour will include a detailed presentation of the fascinating jacquard hand-loom, the exclusive opportunity to see the ancient handloom process in action, and time to meet the skilled craftsmen who weave these stunning fabrics. You will also be given the opportunity to try your own hand at the shuttle of one of our looms!
Your tour will conclude at the Varanasi Loom to Luxury offices where you will be served a traditional chai and local snacks. While enjoying your tea, you are invited to view our fabrics and shop our collection of handmade products including stoles, saris, and fabric by the meter. We look forward to having you join us for this once in a lifetime journey.
Tour Details
Loom to Luxury is a social enterprise focused on the support of weavers through the production of hand-woven fabrics. Our village visits are offered as a unique experience for those who share our enthusiasm for the craft of hand loom weaving and our desire to share it with the world. Your fee is used to support our on-going efforts to improve and better these weaving communities. We do not pay commissions to guides.
(Transportation can be arranged upon request)
Craft Tour
Experience a state-of-the-art loom facility centre which is known for making extremely high-quality fabrics that you dont see anywhere else.
Varanasi Loom to Luxury preserves centuries-old Banarasi handloom silk weaving, functioning as a rare living enterprise where tradition, craftsmanship, and livelihoods continue together in an age of mass production.
It is among the last remaining places in India where tourists witness authentic handloom processes, not demonstrations, watching master weavers create intricate silks entirely by hand.
The guided textile tour offers rare access to weaving homes, looms, and stories, allowing visitors to understand the patience, skill, and human effort behind every Banarasi masterpiece.
Unlike commercial showrooms, the experience feels personal and immersive, as tourists interact directly with artisans, hear their journeys, and see heritage being protected through conscious tourism.
Visitors cherish this journey for a lifetime because it blends culture, craftsmanship, and emotion, leaving them with meaningful memories and a deeper respect for India’s handloom legacy.
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