Flea Markets – Women are ill-famed for their tender shopping heart, which starts throbbing in the name of shopping.
If you notice, then guys are also the part of shopping bandwagon with enthusiasm no less than the girls. When the whole world has coalesced in just a few clicks, it is an antediluvian task to trot the market for procuring daily essentials. “But, but, but…” the enigmatic chain of flea markets still allures shopaholic hagglers in scores and dozens squabbling at their best.
In India we have scores of culturally significant traditional flea markets, which is just the synonym for a “shopper’s Paradise”. So, when the shopping spree button gets pressed in the monotonous life, make sure you visit at-least two or three markets listed here:
Imma market, Manipur
Let’s start from the east, Imma market in Manipur is one of the oldest markets in India, whose root belongs to the 16th century. The self-dependent women sell everything from handicrafts to fish, portraying a remarkable setting for the unique all-women market which is simply unheard of.
Johari Bazar, Jaipur
From east let’s travel to the desert in the western part of India. Other than sand-dunes, ship of desert, forts and royal cuisine, you have Johari bazar in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This market is world famous in the world of flea markets. The market is ever ready to cater to the moods and needs of the shoppers, who throngs the paradise with its wrangling skills. Skilled artisans with inherited Johari experience pamper the beauty of the ladies with their incredible Rajasthani traditional jewelries, precious stones and gems. If you are looking for some handcrafted, traditional jewelries, then a visit to Johari bazar is must!
Chandni Chowk, Delhi
When preparing the list of flea markets, how can we forget our Bollywood friendly Chandni Chowk. If we go by history, it was built in 17th century by Shah Jahan and was designed by his daughter Jahan Ara. This market has always topped the list of the busiest and largest market in India. From scrumptious desserts and sweets to home decors, from fabrics to junk jewelry; you have it all here. The shopaholic hagglers get great opportunity in showing their bargaining skills here.
Parry’s Corner, Chennai
While shopping in a flea market, if you get the feel of travelling in a Mumbai local during the peak hours of weekdays, then welcome to Parry’s Corner, Chennai. You can guarantee yourself a shopping experience of the lifetime. One can pick up anything they hopefully look for, from clothes to everyday household items at a giveaway rates. What more to ask for?
Colaba Causeway, Mumbai
After travelling from east to west and north to south, let’s take the shopaholic hidden within you to “aamchi Mumbai”. Ask a Mumbaikar, what is Colaba Causeway for them? And you get a chorus in one voice “heaven”. If you want to have an experience like a child in the Chocolate factory, then we assure you of such similar experience for the shopping heart throbbing beneath the skin. One stop for everything you wanna buy, from knick-knacks to gewgaws. Tourists, youngies and wandering shopaholics, all kinds of foot-falls here to pick up junk jewelries, souvenirs, books, bags and the list continues.
Anjuna Flea market, Goa
It was started in 1975 by a bunch of hippies, who sold handcrafted merchandise to fund their survival. Anjuna Flea market on Wednesdays is the queen of all the flea markets. Best merchandises from all over the country is available in the stalls, set up by the locals. Lip-smacking Goan street foods and live performances of the local folks accompany the shopping hunt expedition of the wild shopaholic spirit set free.
We know your fingers are nibbling to Google the nearby flea markets, make sure your list must include some of the destinations from the six flea markets mentioned above. When your wallet pinches while shopping in the malls and still your shopping heart is beating faster, then take a break and head towards some flea markets and take out the hagglerhidden under the garb and pamper yourself with some junkie yet fashionable stuffs, to define your style statement.
If you are an ardent lover of handcrafted merchandise, then flea market is a must for you. When tradition and modern goes hand in hand, you have flea markets on your land.
