DELHI

Capital of the Indian republic, former seat of the mighty Mughal empire, and hub for Indian contemporary design. Lush green open parks, bustling alleyways of the old city, medieval ruins, and cutting edge designer studios make Delhi one of the world’s most interesting metropolises.

 
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India By Hand showed us the Delhi visitors don’t often see. We had a backstage pass to the workspaces of India’s design rock stars. We explored hidden, charming alleyways of Mughal era Delhi and received eye-opening insights on the history and culture of this fascinating city.

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DELHI BY HAND

Guided, insider access to leading edge studios that are at the forefront of sustainable design practices and revival of ancient handcraft in a contemporary context. See designer-maker Gaurav Jai Gupta’s creative process, from handloom to runway. Learn Shibori dyeing with Riddhi Jain. Sustainable practices with Sahil and Sarthak. Gara embroidery with designer-author Ashdeen Lilaowala and more.

INSPIRING DELHI

Medieval monuments and ruins, buzzing nightlife, galleries, art and design hubs.

INDIA BY HAND DELHI CURATOR

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Natasha Jeyasingh

Alumnus of the National Institute of Design, and co-founder of ADNJ. Specialises in putting together art collections for both private and public sectors.

HANDPICKED SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

From bustling old city bazaars to super luxury malls. Handicraft emporiums to A-list designer studios, India by Hand gives you insider access to the shopper’s paradise that is Delhi.

HOSPITALITY PARTNERS

India by Hand hospitality partners range from the quietly charming to some of the world’s most luxurious properties, host to visiting heads of states, rock n roll royalty and Hollywood idols. All are verified and conform to the highest global standards of safety and hygiene. Image courtesy The Lodhi and The Oberoi, Delhi.

DINING EXPERIENCES

Robust street food, kebab recipes from the emperor’s kitchen and the finest global cuisine. Delhi knows the shortcut to the traveller's heart is through her stomach.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

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APPRENTICE

Expert-guided, hands-on, learning and inspiration tours for students of fashion, design, art, graphics and photography.

 
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CONNOISSEUR

Curated inspiration tours for travellers with an eye for diversity, design, craft, art, fashion and travel.

 
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LUXE

Bespoke itineraries, royal hospitality and ultra exclusive aesthetic experiences for luxury travellers.

CUSTOMISE YOUR TOUR
India By Hand Connoisseur tours can be designed specifically around your interests.
Email booking@gormei.com or Whatsapp +85296307513 for a free consultation. 

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ADOPT A LOOM ----- It's a FACT. A handloom provides livelihood to minimum of 5 people. Its a FACT. Timeless legacy of our cultural heritage, the handloom sector is the second largest employer after agriculture that keeps the rural economy alive. AD
IT’S A FACT . ----- It's a FACT. A handloom provides livelihood to minimum of 5 people. Its a FACT. Timeless legacy of our cultural heritage, the handloom sector is the second largest employer after agriculture that keeps the rural economy ali
Fund for Artisans and Craft Traditions. Save The Loom in association with India By Hand activates its Fund for Artisans and Craft Traditions (FACT) for the cyclone-affected in West Bengal and Odisha. The fund strategizes revival of destroyed materia
Fund for Artisans and Craft Traditions. Save The Loom in association with India By Hand activates its Fund for Artisans and Craft Traditions (FACT) for the cyclone-affected in West Bengal and Odisha. The fund strategizes revival of destroyed materia
Save The Loom and India By Hand launches FACT: Fund for Artisans and Craft Traditions, with the first specific initiative to restore looms and homes of 35 weavers and artisans in Kalna, West Bengal, affected by Covid-19 and super cyclone Amphan. Ther
CALL TO ACTION We set about surveying the impacted and as the news filtered in, tried identifying the focus areas and pockets that saw the worst damage. In the first stage, we are ready to bring the resource to a weaver group in one block of Kalna i
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