DAY 70

This is in another 'village' area of Delhi: Hauz Khas Village. Like Shahpur Jat, it is also known for its artists and boutiques and has had a real boom since we were last here. This is one of the back lanes. Five years ago it was very rare to see any graffiti in Delhi, but now you see it more and more. I'm not sure what that means in terms of Delhi's evolution.

DAY 69

This is in Shahpur Jat - an area of Delhi that people sometimes refer to as a village, with lots of shops and studios belonging to designers and artists. Some beautiful old buildings in a maze of little lanes.

DAY 68

This is a great example of hand painted signs which are a dying art form in India, being replaced by printed plastic banners. If I was doing a book of photos about Delhi, chapter one would be photos of the things people carry on their bikes, and chapter two would be hand painted signs.

DAY 67

I took this through the car window and on my phone so it's a bit fuzzy, but I love these street barbers. Check out their use of the random pillars on the pavement as stools, the picture of the gods on the wall to bring good fortune and the improvised table.

DAY 66

One for you, Sophy. Saw it on the way home from work today and thought of you.

DAY 65

 

Ed and the boys at Connaught Place - two concentric circles of shopping streets around a massive roundabout in the middle of Delhi (and not far from my office). Note the red stains on the walls from people spitting after chewing paan.

DAY 64

These patterns with flower petals are sometimes made on the floor to welcome people to events ... this one was at the conference that I went to on Saturday.