Arif Brick Industry

You can find Arif Brick Industry in Bilimora, specifically near the Masjid in the Kismathasdah area. It’s a local spot that stays pretty active. The sound of the call to prayer is a regular part of our day. Our yard is filled with rows of bricks drying in the sun. It takes a lot of patience to do this right. We spend our hours mixing the earth and making sure the molds are set. It’s a very physical job and we are usually tired by the time evening rolls around. The area near the Masjid is a good landmark for people trying to find us. We don't have any big signs or advertisements. The bricks themselves are what people see. The soil here in Bilimora is good for what we do, which is why we stayed. Sometimes the kiln doesn't heat up exactly how we want, or a batch gets ruined by an unexpected rain. That’s just part of the risk when you work outside. We don't have an office with air conditioning; we just have a small shack where we keep our logs and take our tea breaks. Most of our customers are locals who are building a shed or a small extension on their house. We just provide the basic materials they need. It’s a steady, honest way to make a living in this part of town.