Lucknow is so Famous, but Why?

  Lucknow, the second largest city in Uttar Pradesh has been a favourite among tourists from all across the globe. Food enthusiasts and history lovers in particular find it hard…

One District One Product Summit Uttar Pradesh

After hosting two mega events this year – the path breaking Investors Summit and the recently concluded Ground Breaking Ceremony, Lucknow city is once again decked up to host another…

Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2018 – A Celebration of Life

The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival celebrates the heritage of Lucknow. It was an initiative undertaken by Sanatkada, a creative non-profit in 2006 to promote the rich culture of the city…

Zardozi Artisans of Lucknow

What is Zardozi? Zardozi is a fascinating form of embroidery work that originated under the influence of Mughal Kings in the Kingdom of Oudh, currently identified as the central part…

AIFT Fashion Festival 2016

Honourable Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Naik, inaugurated the exhibition cum seminar on crafts held by Asma Hussain Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT) on May 24, 2016 at Paryatan…

 Zardozi- A craft with a royal appeal

Lucknow has been famous for Zardozi since the times of the Mughal rule. The legacy was taken forward by the Nawabs of Awadh. The craft has enjoyed the patronage of…

Zardozi of Lucknow – An exquisite embellishment

Lucknow has achieved the feat of being a city that scores well on four pertinent C’s: Culture, Cuisine, Craft and Creativity. Lucknow has garnered attention for being a city that…

Chinhat Pottery: The exquisite art of pottery making

In India, pottery making is an art common to almost every part of the country. Every state has its own unique art of pottery making be it the “Blue Pottery”…

Lucknowites love the Silver coating

Known for their civility (adab) and culture (tehzeeb), no wonder the people of Lucknow use sugar-coated language and love the silver coating (chandi ka warq) used for garnishing sweets or…

Adorn your Persona with Exquisite Chikankari of Lucknow

Chikankari of Lucknow All of us inadvertently tend to form opinions about a stranger based predominantly on his dressing style and sense. The way you dress up surely speaks volumes about…