Kumhargram is not your regular flea market anymore

Yet, it's far nonetheless cheaper than other locations in Delhi and you'd locate extra range here. And potters at the moment are running out of showrooms. The ornamental object may be sold for ₹60 per pair. It is to be had in numerous colorings. (Shivam Saxena/HT) Decorative objects like the ones visible right here cost ₹40 in line with pair (Shivam Saxena/HT) Nevertheless, the place has stayed popular with the shoppers, as is clear from the boom in business notwithstanding a hike in prices right here. 'Mehangai to sab cheezo mein hai, we're nevertheless higher than different markets, jo yaha se saaman lejakar, 10 guna mehanga bechte hai. At least, we've priced the goods at a comparably cheaper prices,' says Kamal Kumar Prajapati, 1/3 generation potter of the colony. 'We confronted a huge loss last 12 months, due to the effects of Goods and Services Tax. Most of our products that we're promoting this year, are from the closing yr's stock. Though there are a lot greater new stuff from Kolkata and Agra as nicely, however we did not create some thing first-rate on our personal this time,' says Vishnu, 50-yr-antique man who has been doing pottery on the grounds that childhood. A Lakshmi-Ganesh idol pair is priced at ₹60 (Shivam Saxena/HT) This Ganesh earthen lamp also can be used as a candle stand. It is priced at ₹250 in keeping with price (Shivam Saxena/HT) A statue of Lord Shiva, with Ganga rising from the pinnacle, is priced at ₹1300 a piece - this is the various highest priced merchandise in the region (Shivam Saxena/HT) With the recognition of the place, the vicinity is now full of human beings, shopping for merchandise at entire sale and in any other case. However, clients agree that the variety is outstanding, however now not definitely cheap. Karishma Rana, who's travelling the location for the first time, says, 'My pal advised me to shop for stuff from this location to get the high-quality decorative objects. There are sufficient of alternatives here but not priced affordably, they're nearly the same as in my nearby marketplace. Now I even have realised that bargaining works right here.' Labelled 'girls pot', the decorative objects above are priced at ₹2 hundred in keeping with piece (Shivam Saxena/HT ) The sentiment turned into shared with the aid of many. Anuj Malhotra, who wanted to beautify his flat with the unique merchandise, says, 'I am so impressed with the quirky items here and have bought an earthen Ganesha lamb that would be used for different functions additionally. I concept I may want to get my hands on it for Rs 2 hundred, but eventually paid Rs 250. Not awful, but not certainly reasonably-priced.' Another sight that cheers one is the cheer in the air in this region. Like a true business own family, pleased ladies and kids assist the male contributors with the boom inside the paintings strain in the course of this festive season. The complete location receives lit-up with giggle and cheer, a change from an in any other case mundane life. Dailyhunt https://www.intensedebate.com/people/seevakishan