band of beads: June 2026

Monday, June 8, 2026

Flea Market @Bhoomi Hubba, Visthar

Symbiotics.

A short term, with a deep meaning.

With various examples found in nature, it brings in a question on the existence of individuals - selfish, selfless or sharing? To find answers, needs a pause....

A celebration of the vibrant eco-system on Earth, Bhoomi Hubba is scheduled every year on Environment Day. Being at the clean and green venue of Visthar gives a perfect pause. The urban landscape of buildings suddenly blur into age-less trees. Grays turn green. Noises fade out, with a nature-led symphony of chirps and rustling leaves. The air suddenly feels cool. All the senses feel at home!

Before the city woke up, the venue was full of action - an "early bird" feeling! Decorations of flowers and leaves at every few steps made it welcoming. The day was planned with performances, workshops, film screenings and an exclusively curated flea market - privileged to be a part of it.

As I was setting up the stall, the wonderful announcements and songs - folk and western - proved to be the perfect companions! Audiences soon poured in - very different this time. Most of them stopped over. Admired with gleaming eyes. Smiled. A sight, which I treasure.

A school girl picking her favorite accessory.

A little girl choosing a "Strawberry" themed skirt and a "parrot" print top with her Grandma. So adorable!

Two teenage girls browsing the accessories and choosing a birthday gift. The excitement was contagious!

A Grandma choosing a gift for her one-year old grandchild - a finger puppet and a baby's name tag. Her daughter dropping in after a while and choosing a few more puppets and some accessories - surprised by the fact that her mom had purchased from the same place! After a few hours, returning again with her child, browsing the collection - a wonderful family.

Kids and adults seeming to be zoning out in a wonderland, looking at the "noise-less" windchimes and a book-character wall hanging.

A guy looking for a gift for a girlfriend - asking curious questions!

A lady adorning the recently purchased "native American-Indian" theme bracelet - encouraging two more people for a purchase!

Each visitor showered kind words and respect for the products - handmade at home! Some had a keen interest in the sustainable practices followed, process of making, the time spent in making and a curiosity to connect by picking up the visiting card and scanning the insta QR code. This audience clearly understood handmade, sustainability and kind human behavior - something quite rare.

band of beads is thankful to each and every guest for stopping by and taking home a part of the handmade world. A special mention of the wonderful host, Visthar for this thoughtful celebration. A day, reminding of symbiotics and the joy of being a tiny part of this Bhoomi.