Ayesha Javed Khambhatwala

My place is located at 3640, right behind the Bank of India in Bhadra. If you know the area, you just go inside the lane where the Italian Bakery is and you will find me. It’s an old part of town and the lanes are quite narrow, so it can be a bit of a squeeze if you are driving. I, Ayesha Javed Khambhatwala, have been working from this spot for quite a while now. The building is older and has that character you only find in the heart of the city. I do my work here every day, surrounded by the usual sounds of the neighborhood. You can often smell the bread from the bakery nearby, which is a nice bonus. It’s a small space, mostly just enough for me to keep my tools and supplies organized. I don't have a big sign out front or anything like that. Most people who come here are locals or they were told where to go by someone else in Bhadra. It feels like a very traditional way of doing things. I spend my mornings getting set up and my afternoons finishing whatever is on the table. There is always a bit of dust because of the construction nearby, but I just sweep it out and keep going. It’s a quiet life in a busy lane, and I wouldn't really want to be anywhere else. I just try to do a decent job with the resources I have.