Street Scenes

Last week and on Monday I took Sheeba to the Dog Care Centre for shots.
She really enjoyed the rickshaw rides but threw a fit upon seeing the vet.
Holding on to an excited Sheeba, I took these photos from a moving rickshaw. These are the works of roadside artisans from a gypsy tribe.

They make idols of Hindu gods and goddesses, garden ornaments, animals and birds.

Below are some garish parrots with cows and elephants

These are religious figures.With the upcoming Hindu festival of Diwali they are very much sought after by people of the lower income group.

Well to do people and those with better taste shop in other places.

These days the Chinese have invaded the Indian market and China -made festival ornaments are being sold cheaper than the Indian made ones thus causing a setback to our local potters and artisans.

These are the un-painted , un-glazed figures.

Some gypsies sell hand-made flower bouquets.

Here is a coconut cart in front of a hospital we passed by. Fresh coconut water is very good for convalescence.