Mumbai, the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra, is a spectacular paradox of chaos and hope, glamour and squalor, modernity and tradition. Famously known as the City of Dreams, Mumbai – formerly known as Bombay - Mumbai is a beautifully blended melting pot of cultures and lifestyles.
As the name suggests, ‘Kumbhar’ meaning ‘potter’ and ‘Wada’ meaning ‘colony’, Kumbharwada is a 12 acre, wherein people are solely engaged in the business of pottery.
The locals here first carve the earth in massive number as per the shapes and sizes on day 1. Later they light up small pit, cover them and heat the handcrafted earthern pots overnight .
Next day the earthern pots are ready to sell.
The community has made its mark in the pottery market and people have a penchant for their goods. The people of Kumbharwada perfectly exemplify the Make in India movement since they make their livelihood out of their skill and do not depend upon any employer for employment.
Ten thousand families work day and night in suffocating ambience under shabby roofs to make a living. Elders pass down their skill to the younger generation and so on. This is how the 12 acres area of Kumbharwada sustained from the last century and is still flourishing.
One can find ample of cats in the narrow lanes.
Nearest Bus Stops: Kamraj Vidyalaya (Dharavi) Bus Station , Matunga Labour Camp Bus Station , Kumbhar Wada (Dharavi) Bus Station , Estrella Battery / Shahu Nagar Bus Station , Shahu Nagar Bus Station.
Nearest Railway Stations: Mahim Junction Railway Station and Kings Circle Railway Station.
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