Kotwara Insight: A Visit to Muzaffar and Meera Ali's Home in Lucknow
Overview
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1 hour
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Kotwara House is owned by Muzzaffar and Meera Ali. Muzzaffar is an Indian filmmaker, fashion designer, poet and artist. He belongs to the Muslin Rajput royal house of Kotwara and is the current Raja of Kotwara. His wife, Meera Ali is an architect and fashion designer. They have created an international couture label, “The House of Kotwara”. On this tour, you will see their workshop for their label and interact with highly skilled artisans. Clips from Muzaffer’s classic films are shown as you have a cup of tea/coffee.
Highlights: -
• Kotwara Fashion Label Insight
• Interact with artisans
• Tea at Kotwara House
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Prior appointment is required before booking
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
You will be picked up from your hotel in Lucknow city center at 02:30 PM and will be escorted in your air-conditioned vehicle to Kotwara House. Muzaffar and Meera’s couture fashion brand was established in 1990. They wanted to showcase the traditional craft of the Awadh region. Kotwara house is now a living center for craft with design and restoration inputs from Muzaffar and Meera Ali. The couple has revived the traditional craftsmanship of Lucknow. You will have the opportunity to see their workshop of Chikan, Zari and Mukaesh for their label, ‘Kotwara’. Admire each piece being readied and interact with highly skilled artisans at work. We also get to see the collected artifacts, some great works of calligraphy and paintings. Also enjoy short dance clips from Muzaffar’s landmark films including Umrao Jaan over a cup of hot tea/coffee. Upon conclusion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Lucknow.
Options
1-8 Travelers
Price per person for 1-8 travelers Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Pick up / drop off within Lucknow city center.
Enjoying tea at Kotwara house.
Visit Kotwara House and their workshop.
Coffee and/or Tea
02 bottles of mineral water
Private Air conditioned Vehicle.
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rare glimpse into the Lucknow world of craft and culture
halliecreative,Jul 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Muzaffar Ali is something of a Lucknow legend--he's from a noble family that has been part of Lucknow for generations. He is also a gifted filmmaker, connoisseur of Indian Urdu ghazals, and preserve of Chikankari, the exquisite hand-embroidery the region is famous for, The house is a time capsule full of historic interest, as well as a workshop for the beautiful couture fashions, created by his very talented designer wife Meera and daughter Sama.
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