Rahul Tent House

At 22 Godam on Hawa Sarak, we deal with a lot of heavy stuff. Being in the tent house business means your hands are always a bit rough from handling bamboo poles and metal pipes. We have large stacks of folded fabric in different colors tucked away in the back. Most of the work happens outside, setting up for functions or taking things down after everyone has gone home. The trucks come and go, loaded with chairs and carpets that need a good cleaning. It’s hard physical work, especially during the wedding season when sleep is hard to come find. We spend a lot of time checking the ropes and making sure the tents are tied down right so the wind doesn't blow them over. The warehouse at 22 Godam is dusty and filled with the smell of old canvas. We have a small office area with a wooden desk where we talk to people about what they need for their events. We don’t have a big staff, so everyone chips in with the loading and unloading. Sometimes we are working in the middle of the night under portable lights. It is tiring, and our backs often ache by the end of the week. But it’s the life we know. We’ve been operating from this Hawa Sarak location for a long time, watching the city grow around us while we move tents from one place to another. Tea helps when the morning is cold.