A capsule of objects belonging to bygone eras, this market in Bhendi Bazaar is still the first place shoppers and film set designers go to while scouting for things like retro telephones, radios, posters and antique furniture. While change is apace as the Bhendi Bazaar Redevelopment Project gathers momentum, it remains to be seen whether shop owners will be swept into a mall or continue to trade from their charming street-side cubbyholes and galas. These are the stores to look out for on your next shopping trip to Chor Bazaar.
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The Hesperus: The store stands out for its literary title (Hesperus is Greek for the planet Venus) and its display cabinet filled with vintage style bottles of all shapes and sizes. The place specialises in nautical memorabilia, and inside you will find shelves of lamps, curios, mirrors and chests that look as if they’ve been stripped from a ship. 103 Mutton Street.
Photos: Saumit Deshpande