Desert Artisans Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd.

Out here on A-16, Air Force Road, the sun is usually pretty brutal for most of the year. Desert Artisans Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd. is situated right opposite the S.P. Bungalow, so it’s easy enough to find if you know the area. The workshop is where most of the life is, with people sitting on the floor working on various pieces. There is a constant sound of tapping and scraping as things get shaped and finished. We have a lot of raw materials sitting out in the yard, mostly wood and stone that wait their turn to be moved inside. The dust from the road blows in through the open windows, so there is always a thin layer of sand on the desks. We aren't a big factory with assembly lines; it’s more about individuals doing their own thing at their own pace. Sometimes a piece takes longer than expected, and the whole schedule gets a bit pushed back. The office is just a small room with a ceiling fan that clicks loudly, but it’s where we handle all the shipping details. We spend a lot of time wrapping things in bubble wrap and straw so they don't break on the long journey out of the city. It’s a hot and dusty job, but there is a certain rhythm to it that everyone seems to like. We just keep our heads down and do the work.