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A presentation by Manaal Oomerbhoy
In response to: Show us an activity you love doing. Tell
us how you think it contributes to your personal and
professional development
Chor bazaar in Mumbai, India – a haven for antique seekers. Mumbai has a strong
local culture of street markets – there is one for every conceivable type of good.
The following pictures were taken at some of the
markets I have been to..
…each with their own manner of bargaining, or lack of it, and
distinctive features…
The following pictures were taken at some of the
markets I have been to..
…each with their own manner of bargaining, or lack of it, and
distinctive features…
… but as at any street market, there is always something
Local and unique to buy or eat, and
almost always a friendly local to chat with
Click here to view my video of
Crawford Market, Mumbai:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51v-lszYbew&feature=youtu.be
Scouring markets
in Mumbai and Bangkok
was
the inspiration
behind the birth of my jewelry
Label
Akaliko
www.facebook.com/akalikostudio
www.akaliko.in
One of Akaliko’s first pieces of
jewelery:
An upcycled necklace
made from old clock parts
and cubic zirconia
Akaliko uses seemingly worthless objects,
semi precious stones sourced from across Asia, and
the traditional skills of metal workers in Mumbai to
create unique objects.
Creating a jewellery brand
with my partner furthered
my interest in social media
marketing and brand
identity and
communication, and was a
lesson in turning an
interest into a business
idea.
Creation phase of a necklace