Chikan dress — a cotton dress with hand-made embroidery, is a must-buy in Lucknow. These garments are both for men and women. The cost is any where between Rs 250-5000 depending on the chikan work hand embroidery work on cloth is of various types, "Murri" is the traditional handwork and is therefore a little more expensive. In old Chowk and Aminabad it is a small scale industry so it is cheapest to buy from there. There are a lot of shops next to each other, and for the obvious reason of close competetion, you'll get the best bargain. In Hazratganj "Ganj" the same piece will cost some 200 rupees more. Beware of the touts who will take you to shops near the Civil Hospital and Hussain Ganj where the prices are 500% higher!
Chowk
Lively market. This is the place to find bargains, and check out the locals. Visit in the evening.