Kalamkhush Handmade Paper Centre
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is a city in western India.The Sabarmati River runs through its center. Ahmedabad is famous for its textile industry and is known as the textile hub of India.
Brief History
Located at a splitting distance from the Gandhi Ashram on the opposite side of the road, this large workshop is where the Gandhi themed souvenirs are created – charkhas and handmade paper dominate the products. Mahatma’s vision of eco-friendly indigenous products comes alive at this centre. You can walk into the complex and see the creation of these products firsthand. The papermaking unit is the largest here with multiple people employed to create reams of beautiful paper or objects from it. You can also buy souvenirs from the in-house shop.
The facility is part of the Gujarat Khadi Gramodyog Mandal and was constructed to make authentic souvenirs in line with the vision of Mahatma Gandhi.
How to Reach
By Road
Gujarat has one of the better developed road networks in India. Ahmedabad is well connected with all major cities and towns by road.State and private buses are a great option to travel between smaller towns in the state.
By Train
Major Indian cities are also connected via the Ahmedabad railway station that lies on the western railways network.. The main railway station is located in Kalupur area. This station falls under the prominent national railway circuit and is connected to all major cities of India. India’s first bullet train project will be connecting Mumbai to Ahmedabad by December 2023. It will run at a speed of 320kmph and cover the distance in 3 hours.
By Air
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad connects all major cities in India and key cities abroad to the state.
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