India, Jan. 30 -- The annual Sanatkada Art and Craft Bazar has transformed the historic Safed Baradari into a vibrant confluence of global and indigenous artistry. This year's edition sees artisans and weavers exhibiting their finest handicrafts, with offerings spanning from Afghanistan to Lucknow itself.

The international flair is evident with stalls like the one from Afghanistan. M Sadiq, representing the stall, notes their unique offerings: "We bring the best of Afghani art and craft to the city, from carpets and kilims to Uzbek ikats. Our newest entrant is hand-weaved Afghani lace with varying embroidery. Starting from Rs.500 to Rs.1,500 per metre, it's purely needle and thread work-no machines."

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