We had visited Chor Bazaar once earlier and picked up our top five unique things. But there’s so much more to be explored there, and let’s be honest – if you go there wanting a typewriter, you might end up spending all your cash on a beautiful clock you never need, or vice versa. To avoid that, we have mapped out the bazaar for all, with specifics on where you can get what at Chor Bazaar Mumbai.
Chor Bazaar Mumbai: The Ultimate Guide To Cop The Best Buys Here
Overview
Here's A List Of Things To Buy From Chor Bazaar
Vintage Telephones
Our smartphones may be enough for us, but it strips the room of one potential cool decor piece. We miss the colourful vintage dial telephones adding spunk to the bedside, and sitting down and having conversations attached to it for dear life. Want to go even more back in time? Dial back to the era of wooden phones with grand receivers attached. Colourful ones begin at INR 600. The wooden ones are around INR 1,200 upwards.
Shop at: Mini Art Centre, 145, Mutton Street, Ajmer, Chor Bazaar. Call 09022445618
Rating: 4.1/5
Timings: 10 AM to 8 PM
Old Cameras
Get your fix of vintage Yashikas, Nikons, and Polaroid cameras at Chor Bazaar for prices as low as INR 1,000. Many of the shops sell the required film for the process also. We found three good camera shops for your photo-taking obsession. Our favourite find was this Polaroid instant film camera which looks like it’s the exact inspiration for the Instagram logo.
Shop at:
1. Camera House Miniature Shop, 137, Mutton Street, opp. handiwala Masjid, Ajmer, Null Bazar, Kumbharwada. Call 9869071556
Rating: 3.8/5
Timings: 10 AM to 7 PM
2. Bought & Sold, 40/A, Mutton Street, Ajmer, Kumbharwada. Call 097022 30456
Rating: 5/5
Timings: 9 AM to 8 PM
Typewriters
The only thing holding you back from writing that great first novel is the lack of a typewriter that inspires you to write, isn’t it? Get a working typewriter in this market and get cracking. Plus, it will look pretty awesome sitting pretty on your desk. It’s cheaper than a laptop here, at INR 1,000 upwards.
Shop at: Camera House Miniature Shop, 137, Mutton Street, opp. handiwala Masjid, Ajmer, Null Bazar, Kumbharwada. Call 9869071556 (You might even find Hindi typewriters here)
Rating: 3.8/5
Timings: 10 AM to 7 PM
LBB Tip: Camera House sells you the ink too, but do ensure the typewriter is in working condition before you make a purchase.
A TV Set
These mini TVs, the size of your dabba are the cutest, and deserve a place atop your jumbled desk. They are only INR 500 each and look edgy as a decorative piece. Get colourful full-sized box TVs at this shop but do check for functionality.
Shop at: Mansoori Curio Shop, 32, Mutton Street, Shop No.3, Sandars Road.
Rating: 4.6/5
Timings: 9:30 AM to 7 PM
Contact: Call +918879047485 or 098196 24345
Leather Trunks
Love leather luggage but only find brands that are too mainstream or expensive? Here is the ultimate shop with leather trunks and suitcases in many sizes and shades of brown. They are all priced at INR 1,500 but believe us, a bargain is in order.
Shop at: Taherallys, 26/28 Mutton Street, Chor Bazaar.
Rating: 4.6/5
Timings: 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Contact: Call them at +9102223471169, +9102223471367
Bollywood Posters
Bollywood and Mumbai go hand in hand. And if you're a Bollywood freak, Chor Bazaar is the place for you to get Bollywood posters and stills. You can find posters of movies like Sholay, Aradhana, Rutha Na Karo, and many more. Take it home as a decorative piece or gift it to your friend who's been wanting it for a while.
Shop at: Indian Art Corner, 66/9, Sayyed Abu Mohammad Road, Mutton Street Corner.
Rating: 4.1/5
Timings: 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Contact: Call 02223473383.
How To Reach
Chor Bazaar is located close to the famous Bhendi Bazaar, and a local train is the best option to get there. You can get off at the Sandhurst Railway Station, which is the nearest one, and take a taxi from there. We recommend avoiding driving till here, as the area experiences heavy traffic.
Tips For Visiting
- The market, along with all the shops, is closed on Fridays, so that won’t be your lucky day for old-school shopping.
- Pickpockets here are very common so keep your valuables secure.
- Vendors usually quote high prices, so negotiation is key, as with any street market in Mumbai.
- Before coming here, set aside sufficient time because browsing the stuff may take time.
- Do note that second-hand gadgets here might not work long.
- It's safer and much more fun to explore with company and not alone.
- It is best to go early, as you get the best catch before most customers show up.
