The Bazaars of Hyderabad
crowns for the brow of a bridegroom chaplets to garland his bed sheets of white blossoms new-gathered to perfume the sleep of the dead body
what do flower girls weave
citron,pomegranate and plum
what do fruit men cry?
wristlet , anklet and ring bells for the feel of blue pigeons frail as a dragon flys wing gridles of gold for dancers scabbards of gold for the King
what do gold smiths make
spells for the aeons to come
what do magician chant
Sandal wood,Heena and spice
what do maidens grind
turbans of Crimson and sliver tunics of purple brocade mirrors with panel of Amber daggers with handles of Jade
what do merchants sell?
cithar,sarangi and drum
what do musicians chant?
saffron ,lentil and rice
what do vendors weigh
chessman and Ivory dice
what do you call, pedlars