Akik Tiles Pvt. Ltd. ( Swastik Tiles )

Down here in Arsodiya, life moves a bit differently than in the big cities. Akik Tiles Pvt. Ltd., which some of the locals still just call Swastik Tiles, is tucked away in the Prajapati Vas area. We are out in the Kalol taluka, part of the Gandhinagar district, and you can definitely feel the village vibe around us. Most of the day is spent looking at different patterns and checking the quality of what comes out of the kiln. It’s dusty work, and our clothes usually show it by the time we head home. The address is Prajapati Vas, At & Po.-Arsodiya, and we’ve been here long enough that most people don’t even need the pin code 382721 to find us. It’s not a high-tech corporate office with air conditioning in every corner. We have a few fans that hum all day and a lot of tea breaks. There’s always someone stopping by for a chat or to ask about a small order for their house. We handle things as they come. Some days are slow and we just sit around talking about the rains or the crops nearby, and other days it’s a rush to get everything loaded onto the trolleys. It’s a family-style environment where everyone knows everyone. We don’t have any big speeches to give. We just make tiles and try to stay out of the heat in Gandhinagar. It is a straightforward way of making a living in this part of Gujarat.