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Ada Designer Chikan Studio
Hazratganj 👑
4.8
Shopping & Retail

Ada Designer Chikan Studio

Located on Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Hazratganj, Ada Designer Chikan Studio is India's largest and most prestigious GI-certified luxury Chikankari showroom, spanning an opulent 20,000 square feet over multiple floors. Founded with the mission to elevate Awadh's delicate needlecraft to global haute couture runways, Ada works directly with over 30,000 skilled women artisans across rural Uttar Pradesh. Craft Specialties: Genuine hand-embroidered Lucknowi Chikankari featuring all 32 classical stitches, including intricate Bakhiya (shadow work), Phanda, Murri, Tepchi, Keel Kangan, and royal Mukaish (silver and gold metallic badla embellishments). The showroom offers master-crafted pure georgette bridal lehengas, modal cotton anarkalis, raw silk sherwanis, organza dupattas, and handcrafted Chikankari kurtas for men and women. Visitor Information: Located at 68, MG Marg, Hazratganj, Lucknow (Nearest Metro: Hazratganj Metro Station, 250m). Average price range: ₹1,500 to ₹1,50,000+. Open daily 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Complete GI (Geographical Indication) authenticity certification, bespoke bridal tailoring, international air shipping, and luxury VIP trial lounges available.

Complimentary Mukaish Touch-up on Bridal Wear
Sugandh Co. Attar & Perfumery
Hazratganj 👑
4.8
Shopping & Retail

Sugandh Co. Attar & Perfumery

Established in 1850 by the legendary perfumer Pt. Kanhaiyalal Shukla in Hazratganj, Sugandh Co. is Lucknow's oldest and most prestigious royal perfumery. For over 170 years, Sugandh Co. has preserved the ancestral deg-bhapka hydro-distillation method, producing alcohol-free pure botanical attars that once perfumed the royal courts of Awadh. Signature Fragrances: The legendary 'Mitti Attar' (the scent of baked earth after the first monsoon rain, distilled from riverbed clay), pure Royal Shamama, Ruh Gulab (pure Damask rose essence), Ruh Motia (night-blooming jasmine), Kesar Chandan, and royal Oudh. They also offer contemporary alcohol-free EDPs, room mists, scented incense cones, and crystal glass Itardan flacons. Visitor Information: Located at D-4, Janpath Market, Hazratganj, Lucknow (Nearest Metro: Hazratganj Metro, 200m). Price range: ₹300 to ₹25,000 per tola. Open daily 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Expert nose consultations, bespoke scent customization, and heritage brass packaging perfect for souvenir gifting.

Heritage Attar Discovery Sampler Kit
Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers (HSJ)
Hazratganj 👑
4.8
Shopping & Retail

Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers (HSJ)

With a glorious legacy dating back to 1893, Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers (HSJ) in Hazratganj is one of India's premier luxury jewelry destinations. Spanning an architectural landmark on MG Marg, HSJ is celebrated across Northern India for its breathtaking scale, museum-like interiors, and unmatched diamond and polki artistry. Jewelry Collections: Award-winning bridal collections in Polki, uncut diamonds, Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies, and handcrafted 22K gold. HSJ combines ancestral Awadhi craftsmanship with modern European precision, offering statement neckpieces, bridal cuffs, solitaire rings, and imperial temple jewelry. Visitor Information: Located at 11, MG Marg, Hazratganj, Lucknow (Nearest Metro: Hazratganj Metro Station, 150m). Open daily 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Valet parking, private high-security bridal styling suites, complimentary certified gemological appraisals, and international standard certification.

Zero Making Charges on Select Gold Coins
Tanishq Jewellers (Hazratganj)
Hazratganj 👑
4.8
Shopping & Retail

Tanishq Jewellers (Hazratganj)

Located prominently on Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Hazratganj, Tanishq (A Tata Product) is India's most beloved and trusted jewelry brand. Housed in a grand heritage building in downtown Lucknow, this flagship showroom offers hallmark purity, transparent karatmeter testing, and exquisite craftsmanship for all auspicious life occasions. Jewelry Highlights: The royal 'Utsava' and 'Rivaah' bridal jewelry lines, certified diamond solitaires, pure 22K gold temple ornaments, and daily-wear lightweight Mia by Tanishq collections. Features gold exchange schemes with zero deduction on 22K gold, backed by the unmatched Tata trust. Visitor Information: Located at 26, MG Marg, Hazratganj, Lucknow (Nearest Metro: Hazratganj Metro Station, 100m). Open daily 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Valet parking, private bridal styling lounges, transparent state-of-the-art Karatmeter purity certification, and Golden Harvest monthly savings plans.

Special Gold Exchange Value with Zero Deduction
Modern Silk House
Hazratganj ⭐
4.8
Shopping & Retail

Modern Silk House

Located on Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Hazratganj since 1952, Modern Silk House is an esteemed institution for discerning saree connoisseurs. Famed for its royal patronage and curated collection of pure handloom silks from every weaving cluster in India, it is an essential stop for elegant wedding shopping. Saree Highlights: Master-woven Banarasi Jangla sarees, pure mulberry silk Katan sarees, tissue silk drapes, Baluchari silks, and lightweight Tussar and Matka silks. Modern Silk House ensures that every weave carries the Silk Mark of India, certifying pure natural silk fibers and authentic handloom lineage. Visitor Information: Located at 15, MG Marg, Hazratganj, Lucknow (Nearest Metro: Hazratganj Metro, 200m). Price range: ₹3,000 to ₹1,20,000. Open Monday to Saturday 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Sophisticated, unhurried air-conditioned shopping with seasoned saree drapers.

Pure Silk Certification on Every Purchase
Nazrana Chikan
Hazratganj ⭐
4.7
Shopping & Retail

Nazrana Chikan

Founded in the historic commercial corridor of Janpath, Hazratganj, Nazrana Chikan is renowned for creating refined, contemporary designer Chikankari for India's modern fashion-forward generation. By blending royal Nawabi shadow stitches with modern silhouettes, pastel color palettes, and breathable premium fabrics, Nazrana has become a favorite among national celebrities and influencers. Product Specialties: Hand-crafted Chikankari on modal silk, pure linen, organza, and kota doria. Famous for their Angrakha-style kurtas, short tunic tops, coordinated co-ord sets, embroidered palazzos, and luxury menswear Chikankari kurtas with delicate pearl button detailing. All garments undergo specialized color-fast dyeing in aesthetic pastel shades. Visitor Information: Located at Shop No. 4, Janpath Market, Hazratganj, Lucknow (Nearest Metro: Hazratganj Metro Station, 150m). Price range: ₹1,200 to ₹18,000. Open daily 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Air-conditioned designer boutique with professional stylists, custom tailoring, and worldwide door-to-door courier service.

Festive Collection Special Discount
Janpath Chikan Bazaar
Hazratganj ⭐
4.6
Shopping & Retail

Janpath Chikan Bazaar

Constructed in the 1970s off MG Marg in Hazratganj, Janpath Market is Lucknow's most vibrant and dense retail hub for affordable, trendy, and wholesale-to-retail Chikankari fashion. Comprising over 250 specialized stalls and shops, Janpath is the go-to shopping arcade for fashion students, college crowds, tourists, and discerning budget shoppers. Shopping Highlights: Endless collections of readymade Chikankari kurtis in pastel shades (lavender, mint green, blush pink, and powder blue), short kurtis for college wear, Lucknowi palazzos, matching potli bags, and semi-stitched suit pieces. Shoppers can also find customized dyeing services, Mukaish work counters, and authentic Awadhi costume jewelry under one roof. Visitor Information: Located at Janpath Market, Off MG Marg, Hazratganj, Lucknow (Nearest Metro: Hazratganj Metro, 100m). Price range: ₹350 to ₹4,500. Open daily 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM (except Sundays, when select shops open in afternoon). Great bargaining opportunities and high stock turnover with fresh seasonal designs every week.

Flat 15% Off on Bulk College & Office Kurtis
Brijwasi Art Press & Souvenirs
Hazratganj
4.7
Shopping & Retail

Brijwasi Art Press & Souvenirs

Founded in 1928, Brijwasi in Hazratganj is Lucknow's iconic bookstore, art gallery, and heritage souvenir landmark. Revered by scholars, tourists, and artists, Brijwasi has chronicled the history, architecture, poetry, and lifestyle of Awadh for nearly a century through printed art, literature, and collectible memorabilia. Offerings: Exclusive coffee-table books on Lucknow's Nawabs and monuments, vintage monochrome photographs of Rumi Darwaza and Residency, brass Awadhi miniature handicrafts, marble inlays, handmade parchment journals, and framed archival prints of historic Awadh maps. Visitor Information: Located at Mayfair Building, Hazratganj, Lucknow (Nearest Metro: Hazratganj Metro, 200m). Open daily 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM. A treasure trove for bibliophiles, historians, and culture enthusiasts seeking meaningful keepsakes of Lucknow.

Free Vintage Awadh Postcard with Art Books
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