Shree Kuldevi Steel Furniture

Down here in Odhav, it’s mostly industrial stuff and heavy workshops. We’re located at number 30 in Madhuram Park. If you’re looking for our place, just look for the shop with the most metal scraps sitting outside. Shree Kuldevi Steel Furniture is where we make those big heavy cupboards and metal desks. My hands are always a bit gray from the raw steel. It’s hard work, especially when it’s hot outside and the welding torch is running all day. The noise is pretty constant. Between the metal cutting and the heavy hammering, you usually have to shout to be heard at all. We’re near Soni Ki Chal, which is a busy area, so there’s always something happening out on the street. People come in looking for something solid that won't break in two years. That’s what we do. We don't make anything fancy with carvings, just solid steel furniture that lasts. Sometimes we run out of floor space because some of the wardrobes are so big. We have to move everything around just to get one finished piece out the door. The floor is made of concrete and it’s seen a lot of wear and tear over the years. We don't have a showroom with fancy lights or carpets. You just come into the workshop and see what we're working on that day. It’s honest work and it keeps us busy from the early morning until the sun finally goes down. Most of the guys have been here for years working hard.