The Cobbler

Avi shot this picture of a road-side cobbler in his lean to,intent upon his work ,around Sarojini Nagar Market,New Delhi.The man makes a living out of resoling shoes ,selling laces, stitching together torn slippers and shining shoes to a mirror-finish.Each job fetches him just a few rupees and even though his shop is situated in the middle of a government colony with many middle-class office-goers its hard to see how he manages on so little maybe its his faith in the Hindu Gods whose pictures he has given an honoured place in his shop.

The Tea Boy

This is a picture taken on a cold winter afternoon in Sarojini Nagar,New Delhi.

Selling Chai=A sweet Indian tea is a seasonal occupation for many people during this time of the year.The kettle contains a mix of boiling hot water, milk and sugar and the bucket is filled with disposable plastic cups,teabags and instant coffee and sometimes chocolate powder.Five Rupees gets you a cup of tea and seven a coffee topped with chocolate.Pretty nice on a chilly day!

The Family Bike

In a country where not every-one can afford a modern means of transport,a bike often serves the role of the family car.Avi photographed this middle class family in Sarojini Nagar Market---a budget shopping area of New Delhi.