Bhagwan Hosiery Factory

Our factory is at 4242 Gali Lotan in Pahari Dhiraj, right in the middle of Sadar Bazar. If you know Sadar, you know how crowded it gets. The lanes are narrow and the carts are always moving. We have been making hosiery here for a long time. It’s a tall building, but the stairs are steep. We spend most of our time on the production floor. It’s loud because of the knitting machines. They make a clicking sound that you hear in your sleep. We make socks and basic undergarments. Nothing fancy. Just practical things people need every day. The ventilation isn't the best, so we keep the windows open. You can hear the vendors shouting outside all day. We don't have any fancy marketing. Most of our orders come from people who have known us for decades. My grandfather started this place, and not much has changed since then. We still use the same heavy iron for pressing. It’s hot work, especially in the summer months. We don't have an office with air conditioning. We just sit on the stools and get the packing done. It’s a messy place, but we know where the yarn is. Sadar Bazar is our home. We don't see ourselves leaving this spot anytime soon. The tea guy comes twice a day and that is usually the highlight of our afternoon. We just keep working until the light finally fades.