Friday, November 28, 2014

The Barbershops Of India...

One of the world's oldest professions is carried out wherever in India. Whether it's on a couple of stones on the road, on a pavement, under a tree, in a hole in a wall, on the beach, a carpark or on the back of a truck, the innovative Indians without the interference of the west's beauracrats simply set up shop anywhere and everywhere there's a beard to trim, a solitary hair to cut, a close shave to be had
or a rupee to be earned.
Such colour, such a way of life.
Necessity dictates. Simplicity rules...




















5 comments:

  1. What a series of lovely photos . India seems a bit grubby but the colour is wonderful . A feature seems to be the sexy pin ups on the walls . The first photo shows lots of near new very nice cars so there is a bit of wealth around . Barbers chairs vary and not all are that high but I loved the wooden one with blocks nailed to the four leg bottoms . Thanks for that post Keith I really enjoyed it . Cheers...Frank

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  2. Considering how many of these customers are taking a shave, makes one wonder if anyone owns their own shaver or razor?

    Keith !!! I see an amazing business opportunity for you and the Flying Tortoise, and you wouldn't even have to move to India to start it up!

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    1. Those blades are very sharp you know Mr Whisker and I hate the sight of blood...

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  3. There is such a degree of intimacy I'd never thought much about in barbering - a feeling that got stronger (in my deranged mind) as I looked at each photo. Maybe barbers are my new clowns.

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