Tuesday, April 28, 2009

That's my world

Mahesh, an enterprising mat weaver marketing his wares by writing out his name and contact details on the mat. 'Chatai' means mat and 'Chataiwala' means 'the mat guy'. This is in Santacruz (east), a suburb of Mumbai.
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  1. 2sweetnsaxyApril 28, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    It's so interesting to see things like this. It's also an interesting way to advertise.
    :-)

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  2. Sylvia KApril 28, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Another great, fun and interesting look at your world!

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  3. JanieApril 28, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    that looks like simple but effective advertising. Nicely weaved mats, too.

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  4. MojoApril 28, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Is that Munna Bhai's clinic in background? Who couldn't use a magic hug about now?

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  5. alicesgApril 28, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Lovely street scene.

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  6. LowellApril 28, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Creative fellow...wonder how well his advertising ploy works.

    Nice slice-of-life!

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  7. UnknownApril 28, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    The mat guy is within easy access to a homeopathy clinic, I see. That surprised me. I did't think Indians would go in for that. But what do I know!

    Good capture.

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  8. IndraniApril 28, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I made a detailed post on this some time back. It is so interesting watching them work.

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  9. CloudiaApril 28, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    A proud workman indeed!
    Aloha my friend M.E.
    How are the elections going?
    Namaste & Aloha!

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  10. JudyApril 28, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Great peek into daily life!

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  11. Rakesh VanamaliApril 28, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Very interesting! A well woven mat it looks like!

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  12. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Its lovely to see them at work through your posts... thank you for taking me to Mumbai.. !!

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  13. OlivierApril 28, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    bien vu, cela donne une bonne photo

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  14. Priyanka KhotApril 28, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    he sure is enterprising!

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  15. jooApril 28, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Interesting street scene.

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  16. Jane Hards PhotographyApril 28, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    This is so enterprising and now an even bigger advertisement here. We have no street vendors at all here.

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  17. 10VApril 28, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Nice pic...Have to tried to venture out of of Santacruz for ur day-to-day fotos??

    You might find better scope around town...maybe Chor-Bazaar...or even Crawford market..

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  18. LaurentApril 28, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Nice picture

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  19. magiceyeApril 28, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    @tanvi... do check out my archives

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  20. Cezar and LéiaApril 28, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    A clever way to advertising...interesting post!
    Kind Regards
    Léia

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  21. DarylApril 28, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    another fabulous streetscape ... Back from holiday, trying to catch up ...

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  22. amatamari©April 28, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    These details of lives are wonderful!!!

    Thanks

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  23. ErinApril 29, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    a good idea and economical...hits more viewers than handing out business cards :)
    thanks for sharing with us.

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  24. Phivos NicolaidesApril 29, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Nice and interesting!

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  25. GaelynApril 29, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Looks like a very efficient way to advertise your wares.

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  26. spacedlawApril 29, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    I love those street shots of yours, they are like travelling.

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  27. humanobserverApril 29, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    A good marketing idea.

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  28. nituscornerApril 30, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    interesting...i liked the way he had put up his cell num. it only shows the world has shrunk. everyone n every place is accessible now.

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  29. GlennisMay 1, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Good shot, you have to advertise your wares I guess, and this is a nice cheap way.

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  30. humanobserverJune 24, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    A good marketing idea.

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  31. amatamariJune 24, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    These details of lives are wonderful!!!

    Thanks

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  32. TanviJune 24, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Nice pic...Have to tried to venture out of of Santacruz for ur day-to-day fotos??

    You might find better scope around town...maybe Chor-Bazaar...or even Crawford market..

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  33. DarylJune 24, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    another fabulous streetscape ... Back from holiday, trying to catch up ...

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  34. IndraniJune 24, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    I made a detailed post on this some time back. It is so interesting watching them work.

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