Rajasthan
Barmer
Deep-desert district town known for block printing and folk music.
Barmer sits in the far west, closer to the border than to anywhere else. It is the centre of Rajasthan's ajrakh block printing and of the Manganiar and Langa musical traditions, and it fills up for the Thar Festival each spring.
What to see
- 01
Kiradu Temples
Ruined 11th-century temple group 35 km out, with superb carving.
- 02
Barmer Fort
Hilltop ruins above the town.
- 03
Block-printing workshops
Working ajrakh and applique units open to visitors.
