Vicky Brush Company

Down on Venkatachala Mudali Street, you'll find us at number 28. Park Town is always crowded, so it’s never really quiet around here. We’ve been making brushes for a long time. It’s a small space, filled with bristles and wood and the smell of glue. We don't have a big sign out front, just the name. Most of the people who come in are regulars from around the area. We spend our days sorting through materials. Making a brush takes more steps than you’d think. There are always boxes stacked up near the door. Sometimes it’s hard to move around in here when a new shipment comes in. We try to keep things organized, but it gets messy when we're busy. The street outside is full of traffic and people walking by. It’s a lively part of town. We usually have the radio on while we work. It helps pass the time when we’re doing the same repetitive motions. We don’t do much advertising. People just know where we are. It’s a simple business. We make the brushes, pack them up, and they go out to shops or people who need them. Sometimes the machines act up and we have to spend the morning fixing them. That's just part of the job. It’s not a glamorous life, but it’s what we know how to do. There is always something to clean or a pile of wood to move around.