Shilpi Carpet Udyog

Number 15 in the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium Market is where we spend our days. Being right by Delhi Gate means there’s always something happening outside. Shilpi Carpet Udyog is a small part of this big market area. The shop is packed with rugs of all sizes. Sometimes it’s hard to find a place to stand when we get a new shipment in. We spend a lot of time unrolling things and then rolling them back up again. It’s a lot of heavy lifting. The market has a specific energy, with everyone shouting and carts moving through the narrow spaces. We’ve got a small desk near the front where we keep the books. The walls are mostly covered by the carpets we have on display, so you don't really see the paint. The ceiling is high, which helps when it gets hot, but it still feels pretty tight inside with all the stock. Most of the people who work here live nearby, so we all know the shortcuts around Delhi Gate. We don't have a big sign or anything flashy. People mostly find us because they know we’re in the stadium market. It’s a bit dusty, and the floor could probably use a good scrub, but we’re too busy for that. We just focus on the carpets. It’s honest work, and the stadium market is a good place to be if you like being in the middle of everything.