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Kotwara Insight: A Visit to Muzaffar and Meera Ali's Home in Lucknow
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Kotwara Insight: A Visit to Muzaffar and Meera Ali's Home in Lucknow

By SITA World Tours
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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
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  • Private Air conditioned Vehicle.
  • Pick up / drop off within Lucknow city center.
  • Visit Kotwara House and their workshop.
  • Enjoying tea at Kotwara house.
  • 02 bottles of mineral water
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Amausi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226009, India
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50182P238

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Prior appointment is required before booking
        • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50182P238

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        Itinerary
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          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.
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        Jul 2022
        Muzaffar 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.
        Written 12 July 2022
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