Think Lucknow! Think chikan work. The famous shadow embroidery called chikan work is Luckow's style statement! Want to splurge Walk up the shops at Janpath Market. They have a good collection but the prices are lower at Aminabad and the Chowk. If it's about being modern and trendy then Hazratganj, at the centre of the city, with wide avenues and large shops is the ideal spot where you will find any and every thing. But if you wish to catch true spirit of Lucknow then go to the Chowk or Aminabad. Narrow lanes, with matchbox like shops selling itr (perfume made in the traditional way from essential oils), jhaalar (colourful borders for dupattas), delicious kebabs, rumali rotis, kites it is an amazing collection of knick-knacks. These two places are the main bazaars of the city and are fascinating places to wander through.- Modern Silk House, 48, Hazratganj- Saree Bhawan, 73, Hazratganj- Khiamal Sons, 68, Hazratganj.