Crawford Market is an old British-style covered market dealing in just about every kind of fresh food and domestic animal imaginable. Later on renamed Mahatma Jotirao Phule, the market remains popular among locals and visitors by its old name, taken from Arthur Crawford who was the first municipal commissioner of the city.
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Porters relax and check their mobile phones while waiting for customers. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Stretching across an area of 22,471 square metres, Crawford Market is one of the oldest markets in Mumbai. Subhash Sharma for The National -
One of the major things to buy at Crawford market is fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables, including these strawberries. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Crawford Market houses several wholesale outlets of fruits, vegetables and poultry items. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Indian Alphonso mangoes being sorted and packed before they go on sale at Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
There is a large pet animal market at the other end of Crawford Market livestock, birds and poultry are sold. Subhash Sharma for The National -
The water fountain at Crawford Market, now in disuse. The friezes depicting Indian farmers on the entrance and the stone fountains inside were designed by Lockwood Kipling, father of novelist Rudyard Kipling. Subhash Sharma for The National -
A vegetable stall at the Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Farm produce is being unloaded at Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Caged ornamental birds for sale at Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
A porter carries an item for a client at Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Crawford Market's section for flowers is a feast for the eyes. Subhash Sharma for The National -
A vegetable stall at the Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
An oldtimer mans his spot at Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Designed by British architect William Emerson, the blend of Norman and Flemish architectural styles makes Crawford Market look like more of a fort than a market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Porters take a nap while business is slow at Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Crawford Market has one of the best fruit markets in Mumbai. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Each morning Mumbai municipal workers do a clean up of Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
An owner of a packing business takes a tea break. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Stall 104 at Crawford Market is closed for business, for the meantime. Subhash Sharma for The National -
A girl asks for donations in lieu of blessings from the Hindu goddess from visitors at the Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National -
A customer picks a dog to purchase from a pet shop at Crawford Market. Subhash Sharma for The National
In pictures: Shopper’s delight at Crawford Market in Mumbai
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