Uttar Pradesh, earlier in pre-independance era known as United Provinces, (UP) is a state located in northern India. Its the fifth largest state of India by area and the most populous state of India. Moradabad produces large quantities of art metalware. It is especially famous for its colour enameling and intricate engraving. Firozbad has become synonymous with handmade glassware. Earlier only glass bangles where produced but with the help of sophisticated machines now various glassware articles are produced. Varanasi specializes in making handmade glass beads and exports most of these. Khurja has evolved its own style in the potteries. By adding colour to the dull and unattractive pottery khurja gave a lease of life to it. The delicate art of embroidery has its origin in the city of Nawabs. Its name has been derived from the Persian word 'chikan' meaning cloth wrought by needlework. The hub of the stone craft in india is Agra and the best example of which is Taj Mahal. The art of carving the thin marble slabs to make the fine lattice windows is the most difficult for the craftsmen. The carpets manufactured at Bhadoi, Shahjahanpur and Mirzapur comes after the Persian and Arabian carpets. Saharanpur and Nagina are two important centres for wood carving and wooden handicrafts. Kanpur and Agra are internationally known for its leather crafts, shoes and other items. The hand printed items of Farrukhabad are also famous and a craze among the Europeans.