Aastrade Stones Private Limited

Aastrade Stones Private Limited operates out of Achakottil House in the Pandappilly area. We’re out here in Muvattuppuzha, which is a bit of a drive if you’re coming from the main Ernakulam city, but it’s where we are. This house has been part of the family for a long time. It’s quiet out here mostly, except for when we’re moving the stones around. We deal with all sorts of stone materials. It’s heavy work, honestly. My hands are usually a bit rough from it all. We don’t really have a big fancy showroom with air conditioning and lights. It’s more of a yard and an office where we keep the books. People come to us when they need stuff for their yards or building projects. We know most of the regulars by their first names. It’s a local operation. Sometimes the rain slows us down, especially during the monsoon months, but we manage to keep things moving. We aren’t some big corporation with a lot of rules. We just do the work and try to be fair with everyone. It’s a simple way of living. If you’re ever near the P.O. in Pandappilly, you might see us working. We’ve been here for a while and don’t plan on going anywhere. It’s just home for us. Sometimes the neighbors come by for tea and we take a break. That’s just the pace of things around here. We don't need much more than that.