Ashiana Aluminium & Glass Works

Ashiana Aluminium & Glass Works is tucked away in Giri Nagar, Kalkaji, right at number 5. It is mostly a workshop where we spend our days cutting glass and fitting aluminium frames together. You can usually find us surrounded by shards of glass and long silver poles. We started small and we’ve stayed that way, which makes it easier to keep an eye on everything. We do a lot of windows and doors for people living around the neighborhood. Sometimes we have to go out to someone’s house to measure things up, but most of the work happens right here in the shop. It gets a bit messy with the sawdust and the metal filings, but we sweep up every evening before we head home. We don't have a big marketing budget or a fancy showroom. Instead, we have a few samples leaning against the wall so people can see the different types of glass we have. My hands usually have a few small nicks from the glass, but that’s just part of the trade. We take our time with each piece because if the measurement is off by even a little bit, it won’t fit right. It’s a practical job that requires a steady hand and some patience. We’re just local people doing work for other local people. It keeps the lights on and we’re happy with that. We don't make a fuss, we just do the job.