Lucknow city, known for its cultural activities in India, its splendid monuments and delicious food is also famous world-wide for its unique, well known exquisite Chikan work. It is believed that Mogul Emperor Jahangir's wife Nur Jahan had first introduced this clothe.
Chikan is a unique handi-craft clothe involving delicate and artistic hand embroidery. Using different type of textile fabric like muslin, siIk, chiffon, organza, doriya and organdi, there are almost 36 types of stitches used in chikan work of which murri, bakhia, ,jali, tepchi, tappa, dhum, katao are widely used to produce exquisite designs that make the Lucknow specialty -Chikan work.
There are various shops in Lucknow selling chikan clothes in Chowk, Hazratganj, Aminabad etc. You may ask your travel agent for best shops in different areas.
There are various shops in Lucknow selling chikan clothes in Chowk, Hazratganj, Aminabad etc. You may ask your travel agent for best shops in different areas.
In addition, Lucknow is also famous for Revari, (a type of sweet), special chat, pan, clay toys.
If you visit Lucknow, you may like to buy some chiken clothes of your choice and other unique textile specialties.
The other things that make Lucknow a special one is the 'tehzib' or mannerism which is still thriving and has been a matter of pride for Lucknow folks.
This is a city that still speaks the language of "aap-janab"(you sir) and the famous dictum of "pehle aap"(after you).This is still prevalent in a true Lakhnawis' everyday life. In addition, the style of Lucknawi Aadab or Namaste or special salutation has its own special sophistication and life-style.
This is a city that still speaks the language of "aap-janab"(you sir) and the famous dictum of "pehle aap"(after you).This is still prevalent in a true Lakhnawis' everyday life. In addition, the style of Lucknawi Aadab or Namaste or special salutation has its own special sophistication and life-style.
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