Kotwara House Tour: Insight into Muzzaffar and Meera Ali's Creative World
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Kotwara
Take a tour of Kotwara House, owned by Muzzaffar and Meera Ali, and get a glimpse into their creative world. Explore their fashion label, interact with skilled artisans, and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kotwara - 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.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Pick up / drop off within Lucknow city center.
  • Enjoying tea at Kotwara house.
  • Visit Kotwara House and their workshop.
  • Tea and coffee
  • 02 bottles of mineral water
  • Private Air conditioned Vehicle.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

The ownership of Kotwara House lies with Muzzaffar and Meera Ali. Muzzaffar, an Indian with versatile talents, is known for his outstanding work in film-making, poetry, art and fashion designing. He hails from the royal Muslin Rajput house of Kotwara and holds the present-day title of Raja of Kotwara. Meera Ali, his spouse, is a trained architect and a fashion designer. The couple has put together an international couture brand, ‘The House of Kotwara’. This guided tour allows you to explore their fashion label’s workspace and engage with the proficient craftsmen. You’ll also have the chance to watch snippets from Muzaffer’s renowned films whilst enjoying a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Key takeaways include:
• An understanding of Kotwara Fashion Label
• Interaction with craftsmen
• Tea service at Kotwara House

  • Prior appointment is required before booking
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Kotwara
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Halliecreative
Jul 12, 2022
Rare glimpse into the Lucknow world of craft and culture - 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.
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