Lucknow is well know for its Kamdani and Fardi ka kaam or metal work embroidery. In Kaamdani flat silver, copper and gold metal wires are used for making embroidery on thin fabrics. On the other hand, in fardi the same metal wires are used to create silver and golden dots on the fabric. Craft items created by artisans are dupattas, scarves and schiffon saris. Tools used by the crafts people in this process are needle, cowrie shell for burnishing, porcupine quill or siyahi ka kaanta and butter paper stencil.
