Antiques
are becoming the style statement of today's drawing rooms. And a trip to
Mumbai (or Bombay) could unfold some of the best antiques you might have
ever seen. Chor Bazaar is the place poised on the Mutton Street, where
you can grab vintage assortment of curios. Literally meaning Thieves
Market, Chor Bazar is a chaotic street flanked by numerous antique
shops, where anything, varying from old ship parts, grandfather clocks,
gramophones, old English tea sets to crystal chandeliers, could bargain
your interest. What's more, you can forage for Ming vases and Muranos as well. Besides the above mentioned itmes, you can also trace antiques like hardware, tools, wooden carvings, brassware, statues, figures, silver coins, engines, old timepiece, jewelry, etc in the bustling area. In case you happen to be an antiquarian or restorer, then you are moving for just the right place. Victorian furniture can also be found here, that too, authentic one, which would definitely add grace to your rooms. While buying things from Chor Bazaar, keep 'bargaining' as the keyword in your mind.
It's absolutely not a problem, if you just want to browse and have glimpse of this bizarre market. Open between 11:00 hrs to 19:00 hrs on usual days, the market is closed on Fridays. Being centrally located, one can easily reach here and spend hours while checking out some hand crafted sword or royal dress of a King in the marketplace. In precise terms, Chor Bazar is certainly a dreamland for antique lovers and one should never miss this atypical market on a tour to Mumbai.