Khatoons Fashion Designer

Working out of Shop no: 2 on the main road to Qazi banda is always an experience. Being so close to Charminar means there is never a quiet moment. At Khatoons Fashion Designer, we spend a lot of time with measuring tapes and chalk. It’s a small space, but it’s full of different fabrics and half-finished outfits. People come by with their own ideas or photos they saw somewhere. We try to make sense of what they want. Sometimes the power goes out or the traffic outside is so loud we have to shout. That’s just life in this part of Hyderabad. The shop is tucked away but once you find the road to Qazi banda, you’ll see us. I’ve been doing this for a while now. My hands are always busy with something. It’s not just about clothes, it’s about making sure something fits right. People stop in while they are doing their other shopping in the market. We have piles of cloth everywhere and sometimes it’s hard to find a place to sit. It’s a simple setup. We don't have big signs or anything. Just the work we do every day. The Hyderabad - 500002 area is always moving. You get to know the neighbors and the other shopkeepers around here. It feels like home even when it’s chaotic. We don't really have a regular schedule, we just work until the jobs are done.