The archaeological and historical heritage of Calico Museum of Textiles
Nearest Town : Sarabhai Foundation, Opp. Underbridge, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Museum type : History museum, Textile Museum
Established in: 1949
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History of Museums: The museum was founded in 1949 by the industrialist Gautam Sarabhai and his sister Gira Sarabhai. Ahmedabad at that time had a flourishing textile industry. The museum was originally housed at the Calico Mills in the heart of the textile industry. But as the collection grew the museum was shifted to the Sarabhai House in Shahibaug.
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Display Objects : ritual art and sculpture, temple hangings, miniature paintings, South Indian bronzes, Jain art and sculpture, and furniture and crafts
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