Know Your City
Paandaan, Khaasdaan, Ughaldaan aur Lucknow
“Qayamat Khez Hai Surkhi Yeh Paanon Ki Lab-e Tar Mein,
Khuda Jaane Yeh Dono Laal Hain Kis Ke Muqaddar Mein”
As rightly mentioned by Abdul Halim …
Kanghi aur Lucknow
It is believed that the Lucknow is a major centre for kanghi karigari and artisans from all over the country came over to learn this art. It is …
Bone Handicraft and Lucknow
In the midst of all busy life in the old city of Lucknow exists a beautiful craft form and Lucknow is one of the major centre of …
Churi / Qaenchi aur Lucknow
Uski Kathai Ankho Mein Hai Jantar Mantar Sab,
Chaqu Waqu Churiya Wuriya Khanjar Wanjar Sab,
Ishq Ke Sare Nuskhe Yeh Sab Mujh Se Seekhte Hain,
Nirmal Wirmal …
Ittra aur Lucknow
Woh Ittra-daan Sa Lehja Mere Buzurgo Ka,
Rachi Basi Hui Urdu Zabaan Ki Khushbu – Bashir Badr
Many people on the occasion of Eid are making it a …
Gota aur Lucknow
The breathtaking piece of embroidery without which no bride’s wedding attire will ever be complete is known as ‘Gota’. It is a piece of art which has almost …
Chaandi ka warq aur Lucknow
‘Chaandi ka warq’ is beautiful example of the Lucknawi Nazakat and Nafasat ! The word ‘warq’ has been derived from Arabic language meaning leaf. It is …
Chikankari aur Lucknow
The timeless beauty of chikan and its elegance traces its origin to Lucknow. Admired by people all over the world, this craft has trickled down to every section …
Zardozi aur Lucknow
The word ‘zardozi’ has been derived from Persian language, where ‘zar’ means gold while ‘dozi’ means embroidery. It is basically an elaborate style of hand embroidery popular in …
Huqqa aur Lucknow
The word huqqa has been derived from Arabic language. Huqqa is an elaborate tobacco smoking pipe with a water bowl attached at the bottom, through which smoke is …