Chanderi Handloom Park, Chanderi - Timings, Things to Buy
#17 of 22 Places to Visit in Chanderi
Distance (From Chanderi Bus Station): 1.5 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour
Transportation Options: Cab / Auto
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 1.5 km from Chanderi Bus Station, Handloom Park is a saree weaving and shopping complex located in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the must-see places as part of Chanderi sightseeing packages.
With as many as 23 top designers of international repute and around 400 traditional weavers roped in, Handloom Park in Chanderi is the only handloom park in Asia. The park was founded by Jyotiraditya Madhav Scindia and the then-Commerce Minister Mr. Kamal Nathji in 2008. The park has a capacity of 240 looms, along with warping, winding, trade facilitation, quality certification, shops, theater facilities.
The park comprises six building blocks, which will provide all basic facilities to the weavers. There are designated workshops, offices, eating areas, and even play areas for weavers' children. All the operations like planning, collecting raw material, weaving, product manufacturing, packaging, and marketing will be happening here. Currently, there are around 5,000 looms in Chanderi and more than 9,000 weavers.
Timings: 9 AM - 8 PM
Entry: Free