Derewala International Jewellers

Our shop is at number 410 on Hanuman Ji Ka Rasta, right in the middle of the Tripolia Bazaar. This is the old heart of the city, so it’s always crowded with shoppers, tourists, and vendors. The lane, or Rasta as we call it, is narrow and full of life. We work with jewelry, so there is always something small and shiny being looked at under the lamps. It’s a traditional kind of place. We don't have the big glass windows of the malls; it's more about the personal interaction and the history of the bazaar. Some days the noise from the street is so loud we have to raise our voices to be heard. We spend a lot of time sitting and checking the fine details of the pieces we have. It can be tiring on the eyes, but it’s the work we’ve always done. The walls are lined with old cupboards and the floors have seen many years of foot traffic. People come in looking for something specific, and we do our best to find it in our stock. It’s not a fast-paced corporate office; it’s a bazaar business. We take our tea in the afternoon while the sun hits the street outside. It’s a bit dusty and the space is tight, but that’s just how Tripolia Bazaar is. We are part of the scenery here, just another shop along the busy Rasta. Most days are long, but we just keep at it.