Our dhobi (or washing man) here his work looks quite innocent since he was doing our personal laundry, but usually it is beaten upon stones or a concrete shelf. Photographer(s): Unknown.
The verandah durzi or Needleman. He would sit on the verandah and make anything one required from curtains to dresses, shirts and underwear. Note the crude iron which was heated with charcoal. Photographer(s): Unknown.
Mohamed Khan, a Muslim who was bearer to us nearly all the time we were in Delhi. He used to call me his 'god' on earth. He was responsible for the welfare of 'Bambi. A complete artist of flower arrangements. Photographer(s): Unknown.
The bhisti or watering man. There are no such things as watering cans, he fills a goat skin and sprinkles the water over the plants and flowers. He lost a son in the riots of Delhi and his second son was badly injured. Photographer(s): Unknown.