Asmita Apparels, Kolkata

This branch of Asmita Apparels is based at Quarter Number AB- 55/6 (G) in Burnpur. It is a bit of a distance from the main city of Kolkata, but being out here in the 713325 pin code area has its own advantages. The space is actually a quarter, so it has a very lived-in, practical feel to it. It’s not like those big factories you see in industrial parks. Here, it’s much more personal. We handle the apparel work in a way that fits the space we have. There’s always a stack of garments somewhere and a ledger on the table that needs updating. We don't use a lot of big words or have long meetings about strategy. Instead, we just talk about what needs to be finished by the end of the week. The atmosphere is quiet compared to the city, but we stay productive. The light coming through the windows is usually enough to work by until the evening. We know the people in the other quarters, and it feels like a small community. We don't have a big sign out front or anything like that. People who need to find us usually know where to go. It’s just a simple, honest way to run a business without all the extra stress that comes with being in a huge office building. We like the pace out here and the fact that we can just focus on our work.