Delhi Tent & Decorators

Running a tent business in Shakarpur means you never really get a full night's sleep during the wedding season. We are Delhi Tent & Decorators, and most of our days are spent loading heavy iron poles and bundles of colorful cloth onto the back of old trucks. Our warehouse here is basically just a big room filled with folded chairs, rolled-up carpets, and boxes of light bulbs. It’s not the kind of place where you’d want to wear nice clothes because there is always some dust or paint getting on everything. We’ve been doing this for years, setting up stages and gates for local parties and religious gatherings. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate, and we have to rush out in the middle of the night to make sure a tent doesn't blow over in the wind. My hands have a few scars from the wires and the heavy lifting, but you get used to it. We don't have a big office with a desk. Usually, I just take calls on my mobile while I’m standing on a ladder or helping the boys move the generator. People in Shakarpur know us because they’ve seen our trucks parked on the side of the road for years. We aren't trying to be the biggest company in Delhi, we just want to make sure the neighborhood functions look decent enough for the guests. It is hard work but it pays the bills and keeps us active.