Addway Gifts

Karol Bagh is always a bit of a mess, but that’s why we like it. Addway Gifts is tucked away at B-2 in the SP Mukherji Market. It’s a busy corner of Delhi, and there is never a quiet moment. We spend our time dodging the rickshaws and delivery bikes just to get into the shop some mornings. The market is packed with stalls, but once you find B-2, it’s a bit more organized inside. We have shelves filled with all sorts of gift items, from small trinkets to bigger boxes. We don't have a big staff, just a couple of us who know where everything is kept. If someone asks for something specific, we usually have to climb a ladder to get it. The lighting isn't the best, but we make do with what we have. We’ve seen the market change a lot over the years, but our shop stays pretty much the same. We don’t use any fancy sales talk. If you like something, you buy it. Most of our customers are locals who are already in Karol Bagh for their weekly shopping. We keep a diary of what we sell, but it’s all handwritten and a bit messy. It’s just a regular shop in a regular market, and we try to be helpful when we can. Even when the heat is bad, we stay open until late.