Q. Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?

A
Hyderabad
B
Lucknow
C
Mysore
D
Jaipur
Solution:
  • Chikan is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India.

  • It is one of Lucknow’s best textile decoration styles.

  • The market for local chikan is mainly in Chowk, Lucknow.

  • There are references to embroidery similar to chikan work in India as early as the 3rd century BC by Megasthenes.

  • The most popular origin story credits Noor Jahan, Mughal empress, and wife of Jahangir, with introducing Chikankari to India.

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