Which city is known for chikan embroidery in Uttar Pradesh?

The city of Lucknow is the primary center for chikan work, a delicate form of embroidery traditionally performed with white cotton threads on plain muslin.21

Introduced to the region in the 18th century, this craft flourished under the patronage of the nawabs of Oudh, achieving a high degree of refinement through its precise, minimalist designs and specialized stitches. Today, it remains a significant handicraft specialty of the state of Uttar Pradesh.21