IN DEVELOPMENT
CoDA is working on a return to Rajasthan in October 2024. Information below is preliminary. Please let us know if you are interested in joining us, and we can keep you posted as trip details develop.
OVERVIEW
A feast for the senses. Rajasthan province is the colourful cultural, craft and design centre of India. Visit the royal pink City Jaipur. Meet with local designers and manufacturers to share thoughts and ideas about our profession. From there travel two hours west to the country side to work and stay with the artisans of the Barefoot College.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Our trip begins in Jaipur where we will spend several days exploring the pink city.
- Learn about the rich craft traditions of Rajasthan Province.
- Find common ground and network over a casual social evening with your Indian peers.
- Stay on site at the Barefoot College.
- Visit the historic Amber Fort and The Anokhi Museum.
- Visit Pushkar, a historic pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs.
- Shop until you drop at Jaipur’s endless markets.
PROJECT
At the rural campus of the Barefoot College, we will work directly with the artisans of Tilonia. Together with community members, based on the skill set of the CoDA team we will work to identify meaningful problems and opportunities for design-for-export and tourist markets. Beside the possible development of new designs for block printing and products in textiles, wood and metal, we will consider tools to ensure quality control and standardization.
For over 40 years, Barefoot College has been the world’s only college for the rural poor. Operating in over 50 countries, their “one village at a time, one woman at a time” approach to development emphasizes self-sufficiency and sustainability. Barefoot College teaches practical skills, including solar energy, beekeeping and sewing.
Read more about Barefoot College at the following link www.barefootcollege.org
WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR
This trip is for any creative, design professional or craftsperson, but also those who want an immersive experience. For most of this trip you will be staying on the rural campus of the Barefoot College. Shared (2 person) accommodation is comfortable, clean but basic with shared washrooms.
SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR
On this trip we are looking for varied skills. Print pattern design skills are assets but not essential. Textile, wood and metal material knowledge may be helpful for project outcomes.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Please apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when there are no more spots left.
DETAILS
We are presently resolving final details. There may be a few minor changes to the below.
Dates: Tentative dates October 13th to October 26th, 2020 beginning and ending in Jaipur. You must plan your travel to be in Jaipur by the evening of Sunday October 24th.
Trip Cost: Costs are presently being finalized. Early estimates are $3,790.00 CND (including applicable taxes) based on double occupancy.
Itinerary: 3 nights in Jaipur, 9 nights in Tilonia and 1 final night in Jaipur. A detailed itinerary, including Jaipur hotel information and daily activities will be provided to participants.
Accommodation: More information about our Jaipur accommodation to come. In Tilonia we will be staying at the Barefoot College. Accommodation is based on double occupancy. (You may request single occupancy in Jaipur for an additional fee. Single occupancy can not be guaranteed for our Barefoot College stay due to the uniqueness of the accommodation.)
What’s Included: All accommodation, and transportation for 14 days and 13 nights. Fully-curated cultural and historical tours. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners while in Tilonia.
Additional Expenses: We’ve taken care of most of the costs. Additional expenses include your flight ($1000-1500), airport transfer ($25), visa ($75 USD). 4 Lunches and 4 dinners in Jaipur and on our free day in Pushkar. All beverages are at your expense. Clean drinking water is provided at all our accommodation.
PARTNERS
BAREFOOT COLLEGE
Special thanks to Barefoot College, our partner in India and Zanzibar. Barefoot provides the campus that we work on, translation services and a local facilitator. Barefoot College also provides employment and support services to the community members throughout the year, thereby creating the opportunity not only to work with a dedicated group of villagers but also the opportunity for the ideas that are generated from our short time together to be implemented after we leave.