The Stallholder

Their trade is written on their faces, etched into their hands and even stitched into their clothes – sometimes in the most surprising ways. From the Artic Circle to the mountains of Peru, stall holding is a way of life and an enduring fascination for me as a photographer. This collection is a peek into the lives and souls of those men and woman around the world who eke out a living crafting and selling goods that are most often as colourful and diverse as the stallholders themselves.

Tony McCarthy, Columbia Rd Market, London