There were people selling mangoes with baskets out in the middle of the road
Mango cultivation in India dates back over 4,000 years, with references to the fruit even appearing in Buddhist scriptures. In Japan, most mangoes on the market come from Mexico or the Philippines, and Indian mangoes are rarely seen. Because of this, few people associate mangoes with India, even though the country is actually the world’s largest producer of mangoes.
Unlike in Japan, where mangoes are considered a luxury fruit, in India, they are an everyday staple. It's common to see street vendors with mangoes piled high at their stalls, creating vibrant displays of golden-yellow and deep orange hues. Yet, despite their abundance, they don’t seem to sell at a frantic pace. Perhaps it’s the very fact that mangoes are so readily available that keeps them from flying off the shelves.
As I observed the vendors, I couldn’t help but notice a certain listlessness in their expressions. There was no rush, no urgency—just the slow, unhurried rhythm of a fruit that, while beloved, is far from rare in the streets of Mumbai.
| Feb 2025 IN THE CITY INDIA | |
| BASKET MANGO MUMBAI STREET VENDOR |
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PHOTO DATA
No
12812
Shooting Date
May 2024
Posted On
February 23, 2025
Place
Mumbai, India
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
SONY ALPHA 7R V
Lens
ZEISS BATIS 2/40 CF
