Lucknow is one city of the east that has magnificent historical heritage and handicraft works. The city is home to some of the finest artists in the world responsible for beautiful handicrafts.

Here are 5 handicrafts of Lucknow that are famous all over the world:

Chikankari is an art form that involves complex and artistic hand embroidery. The art form is said to be introduced by Empress Nur Jahan, wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir in Lucknow and has become a specialty of Lucknow. From chiffon to silk to muslin, organza and organdie, the work can be done on all fabrics.

Zardozi is a mesmerizing form of metal embroidery that is a part of the Lucknowi craft. The art form is quite complicated involving multiple tools but the end product is what makes everyone gape in awe!

Zarbuland work is a unique art form from Lucknow that resulted from modifications to the existing Bidri work of Karnataka. The design in Zarbuland is raised above the surface and involves moulding, carving, polishing, darkening and engraving.

Highly popular among tourists, Teracotta is one of the most popular handicrafts from Lucknow that is extremely durable and lightweight. Not only does terracotta jewellery look extremely beautiful on its own but it also enhances the look to basic kurtis and sarees.

Lucknow is quite popular for its natural fragrances including Attar. It is a naturally scented oil derived from plants and herbs via distillation and comes in vibrant fragrances like ghulab, chameli, agar, ambar, khus and more.