Jodhpuri Paridhan

Our shop, Jodhpuri Paridhan, sits right on Police Line Road, just opposite the Pnb Bank near the busy Bhati Circle. This is in the Ratanada area, specifically inside the Dr. Mukherjee Nagar Complex. It’s a pretty well-known spot in this part of town, so people find us easily enough without needing a map. The area is always buzzing with students, people going to the bank, or shoppers visiting the nearby stores. We have a lot of traditional wear packed into the small space. We try to keep the mannequins in the window looking decent, but sometimes the outfits get a bit faded or wrinkled from the harsh sun. Inside, there are shelves reaching all the way to the ceiling filled with different fabrics, turbans, and ready-made pieces. We use a long wooden counter to show the clothes to people who come in. Sometimes it gets so crowded in the afternoons that people have to wait outside on the sidewalk for a bit. We don't have a lot of staff, just a couple of us who know exactly where every color and size is kept. The floor is tile and we have to mop it several times a day because of all the dust and dirt people bring in from the street. It’s a lot of talking and showing different patterns to customers. By the time we finally close up at night, we are usually pretty tired from standing all day. We just turn off the lights, lock the metal gate, and head home like everyone else.