In many villages, there is the tradition of a weekly bazaar – a market
where everyone comes and sells their produce or wares.
In our metropolis of Mumbai we have many markets, departmental stores, and of course, malls. But if we look for them, we too may find quaint little markets that give you the feel of those village bazaars. Here’s where you will find everything from costume jewellery to spices and utensils to plants.
There’s such a bazaar in my locality. A place where you can walk at leisure, and buy what you want. Sure, everything does not promise the kind of quality you are used to, but if you are lucky, you may come close to it… if you’re okay with that for once. If not, like me, just enjoy the feel of a village market in a city.
It’s in a small lane, this market. With stalls on both sides of the road, nearby housing societies' compound railings and even trees double up as stands for the wares.
Something for the kitchen?
Or fake hair!
Also bangles, and baubles for the hair.
Ahem… bras too!
And there are always vegetables.
If its clothes you’re looking for, you’ll find those too. And woollens for the little winter we have.
The age of malls and online shopping is upon us. But sometimes, it’s strangely comforting to follow the old ways. To walk home with a bag of veggies after chatting with the vendor, instead of placing an order online. To hold costume jewellery and trying it on instead of paying for it online. Or simply, to walk in a little market watching others shop.
In our metropolis of Mumbai we have many markets, departmental stores, and of course, malls. But if we look for them, we too may find quaint little markets that give you the feel of those village bazaars. Here’s where you will find everything from costume jewellery to spices and utensils to plants.
There’s such a bazaar in my locality. A place where you can walk at leisure, and buy what you want. Sure, everything does not promise the kind of quality you are used to, but if you are lucky, you may come close to it… if you’re okay with that for once. If not, like me, just enjoy the feel of a village market in a city.
It’s in a small lane, this market. With stalls on both sides of the road, nearby housing societies' compound railings and even trees double up as stands for the wares.
Something for the kitchen?
Perhaps some bindis.
Or fake hair!
Also bangles, and baubles for the hair.
Ahem… bras too!
And there are always vegetables.
If its clothes you’re looking for, you’ll find those too. And woollens for the little winter we have.
The age of malls and online shopping is upon us. But sometimes, it’s strangely comforting to follow the old ways. To walk home with a bag of veggies after chatting with the vendor, instead of placing an order online. To hold costume jewellery and trying it on instead of paying for it online. Or simply, to walk in a little market watching others shop.
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