The unique designs of Tulsi planters have an individual stamp of creativity, indicative of the family’s social status, traditional means of livelihood, and idiosyncratic style.
Versova's colloquial name is Vesave, which derives from the Marathi-Konkani word for rest (as in, a resting place for ships and seafarers), likely connected to its importance as a harbor.
The Kolis are one of the early inhabitants of Mumbai, and their Koliwadas are among the oldest continuous settlements in the city, having existed for centuries.