The Haberdashery

The Haberdashery is inside Skywalk Mall on Assaye Road. It’s a bit of an interesting spot because we are right near the Ulsoor Police Station. Being in a mall has its ups and downs. On one hand, the air conditioning is nice during those hot Bangalore afternoons, but on the other, it can feel a bit disconnected from the real world outside. We spend our days surrounded by fabrics, buttons, and various tailoring tools. It’s a quiet kind of work, mostly. We aren't trying to be some high-end luxury brand that only cares about appearances. We just like clothes that fit right and look decent. The shop isn't huge, so things can get a bit cramped when we have a few customers in at the same time. We’ve got some old chairs for people to sit on while they wait, and the lighting is okay, though maybe a bit dim in the back corner where the alterations happen. Most of the people who work here have been doing this for years, so we know our way around a needle and thread. We don't have some big corporate strategy. We just open up when the mall opens and stay until it’s time to go home. It’s a simple life, really. We just focus on the garments in front of us and try to make sure nobody walks out with a sleeve that’s too long or a button that’s loose.