Khotachi Wadi, Mumbai - 8, painting by Chitra Vaidya

Khotachi Wadi, Mumbai - 8, Painting by Artist Chitra Vaidya

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Art Number 1188
Artwork Title Khotachi Wadi, Mumbai - 8
Artist Name Chitra Vaidya
Medium Ink & Pen on Handmade paper
Size 6.7 x 9 inches (17.018 x 22.86 cm)
Price Price on Request
Information Artist Chitra Vaidya has done this pen and ink sketch of Khotachi Wadi in Girgaon, Mumbai Khotachiwadi is a heritage village in Girgaon, Mumbai, India. Houses generally conform to the old-Portuguese style architecture. It was founded in the late 18th century by Khot, a Pathare prabhu, who sold plots of land to local East Indian families. There used to be 65 of these houses, now reduced to 28 as old buildings are being pulled down to make way for new skyscrapers. Houses are made of wood, with a large open front verandah, a back courtyard and an external staircase to access the top bedroom. Most of the residents now descend from the original inhabitants of Bombay. Recently Gujarathis, Marwaris have moved into the area. Majority are Christians.

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