Q. Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?
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Chikan is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India.
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It is one of Lucknow’s best textile decoration styles.
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The market for local chikan is mainly in Chowk, Lucknow.
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There are references to embroidery similar to chikan work in India as early as the 3rd century BC by Megasthenes.
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The most popular origin story credits Noor Jahan, Mughal empress, and wife of Jahangir, with introducing Chikankari to India.
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