Lucknowi Crafts

Raised in Lucknow, surrounded by artisans, entrepreneur Mati-ur-Rehman thought of bringing the art to Bombay. In 1976, he set up the store on Hill Road and it continues to attract customers with its window display of Chikankari kurtas in light pastels. The business is now helmed by his son Saif.
"The hand embroidery is done on cotton, muslin, silk, chiffon, organza and net. Earlier, only white thread was used on pastel shades of muslin and cotton garments. Now, we experiment with coloured and silk threads. The addition of mukaish, kamdani badla, sequins, and mirror work is appreciated," says Saif.

What we like: Tanzeb, a full-length handcrafted dress with white chikankari, and badla embroidery.
Onward price: Rs 1,800
At: Lucknowi Craft, Rizvi house, Hill Road, Bandra
Instagram: @lucknowi.crafts