Autumn Flower Auction in Multan Market Alley

Golden sidelight skims across the rough plaster of a Multan flower auction bench, highlighting the texture of dried chrysanthemums arranged in neat rows. The alleyway opens to a sky filled with dramatic, swirling clouds tinged with the pale orange of peak autumn sunrise. Hanging lanterns cast long, soft shadows against the brickwork, while stacks of woven baskets sit ready for the morning trade. The air is still, yet the arrangement of vibrant blooms and empty crates suggests the immediate bustle of commerce. One row of marigolds rests on the edge of a wooden crate, its petals catching the low light.