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In pictures: Scenes you may have missed from Karachi's French Bazaar

In pictures: Scenes you may have missed from Karachi's French Bazaar

The annual French Bazaar, held at the Alliance Francaise de Karachi, has become a haven for indie crafts
18 Jan, 2016

Do Karachiites really need a reason to gather under the winter sun?

Not really, but the French Bazaar at the Alliance Francaise de Karachi pulled the least sociable of people out of their homes this weekend.

The gardens of the premises became the site for stalls and shoppers
The gardens of the premises became the site for stalls and shoppers

Here's what went was on offer at the French Bazaar:

Can we tire of truck art? The Gul Khan Shop jazzed up tea gear in vivid designs
Can we tire of truck art? The Gul Khan Shop jazzed up tea gear in vivid designs

Kettles like these would make a great gift for tea swigging friends and family
Kettles like these would make a great gift for tea swigging friends and family

And truck art kohlapuris are pretty much a desi wardrobe staple
And truck art kohlapuris are pretty much a desi wardrobe staple

What's a French Bazaar without artisanal bread? Slice of Life offered baguettes, croissants and more
What's a French Bazaar without artisanal bread? Slice of Life offered baguettes, croissants and more

Their waffles had us saying 'Oh la la!'
Their waffles had us saying 'Oh la la!'

More artsy things: From hand-painted mosaic art to calligraphic plates and wall clocks, there was something for everyone
More artsy things: From hand-painted mosaic art to calligraphic plates and wall clocks, there was something for everyone

For those looking for a horticultural bargain, the cactus plants were a sight for sore eyes
For those looking for a horticultural bargain, the cactus plants were a sight for sore eyes

Some kundun jewellery was also up for grabs
Some kundun jewellery was also up for grabs

Organic beauty products also got the passersby's attention
Organic beauty products also got the passersby's attention

There's no better place than a garden to display cane furniture
There's no better place than a garden to display cane furniture

T2F brought goodies from its Faraar Shop, which is always a hit
T2F brought goodies from its Faraar Shop, which is always a hit

Spotted! Writer Bina Shah was at the French Bazaar
Spotted! Writer Bina Shah was at the French Bazaar

And so was Mahira Khan - here she is showing support to the do-gooders of Patient's Helping Hands – Photo courtesy PHH's Facebook page
And so was Mahira Khan - here she is showing support to the do-gooders of Patient's Helping Hands – Photo courtesy PHH's Facebook page

Comments

erum faiz Jan 18, 2016 03:54pm
I want to know all about this french bazaar .
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Ailly Jan 18, 2016 04:08pm
good, I missed it.
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Satt Jan 18, 2016 04:22pm
Freanch Bazaar is established by french people living in Pakistan.Pakistan is the cosmopolitan country they have french,German,Spanish,Italian,Russian people from all ethnicity lives in Pakistan.
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Mehreen Malik Jan 18, 2016 05:03pm
Wow nice :) Would love it if anything like this happens in Lahore!
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haris Jan 18, 2016 05:15pm
French Bazar without croissants... buhat na insaafi hai yeh
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SA Chandio Jan 18, 2016 05:41pm
Oh Karachi my sweet Karachi!!
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GA Jan 18, 2016 05:53pm
No visible French people or foreigners. So the Pakistani displays are showcased for Pakistanis?
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Zulfiqar Jan 18, 2016 07:47pm
Excellent effort keep it up, missing it in Canada
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moazzam khan Jan 18, 2016 08:40pm
Wow, I miss the fare at my Alliance Francis.Its look great. Congrats to the organizer.
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N_Saq Jan 18, 2016 09:31pm
Nice to see people having fun! Pak definitely needs more of these bazaars. Functions like these help improve economic environment by lightening the mood in the country.
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Syed Moinuddin, Canada Jan 18, 2016 10:04pm
The truck art now on other items on display looks fantastic.
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ashar Jan 18, 2016 11:00pm
Rich people enjoyment, for us is Itwaar Bazaar
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Assad Jan 19, 2016 03:51am
@haris Nazar nahi aye Croissants aap ko? 6th photo from the top!
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Jawad Jan 19, 2016 04:30am
I wish I was in Pakistan right now : (
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Jawad , USA Jan 19, 2016 04:31am
Karachi I miss you so much right now.
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Ayaz Munir Jan 19, 2016 10:17am
Felication mes amis francophones pour ce fete. Bonne Chance
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person Jan 21, 2016 01:53am
That cane chair is soo fancy.
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