National Glass Emporium

National Glass Emporium is located right in the middle of the bustle at 3 Old 72 and 33 Old 86 Nyniappa Naickan Street in Park Town. It’s a crowded area, and moving glass around these narrow streets is always a bit of a gamble. We have been here for years, and the shop is full of glass sheets of all different thicknesses and sizes. You have to be careful where you step because there’s always a chance of a small shard being on the floor, even though we clean constantly. Our walls are lined with racks to hold the big plates safely. It’s a noisy place with the sound of cutting and the constant traffic from the street outside. We spend a lot of time measuring twice and cutting once because you can't fix a mistake with glass. The light reflects off everything in here, which makes it feel brighter than it actually is. Most of our customers are locals or builders who need something specific replaced. We don't have a fancy catalog, we just show people what’s in stock and give them a price. The paperwork is kept in old metal cabinets that have been here as long as the building. It’s a bit of a maze in the back where we keep the specialty glass. We just keep our heads down, handle the glass with care, and try to make sure nothing breaks during the loading process into the small carts.