Overhead View of Baklava Stacks in Bangalore Market

Golden honey-glazed pastry layers pile high on rectangular metal trays, arranged in a neat column by a vendor's hands. The trays rest on a woven mat beside bolts of vibrant cotton fabric draped over wooden racks. Soft, diffused light from a gray, overcast sky eliminates harsh shadows, highlighting the glistening syrup on the flaky edges. Rain-slicked ground reflects the muted tones of the surrounding stalls. Textile patterns in deep indigo and saffron surround the sweet stacks, creating a dense texture of commerce. one drop of syrup hangs from the corner of the topmost tray, waiting to fall onto the metal surface below.