Shilpy

Down on Residency Road at 14/1, there’s a little place called Shilpy. It’s our workspace and where we spend most of our time throughout the week. The address is pretty easy to find once you’re on the right part of the road. We don't have a giant neon sign or anything like that. It’s just a simple door that leads into our world. Inside, it’s usually a bit of a jumble. We have materials scattered around and sketches pinned to the walls. It’s the kind of place where you have to watch where you step because there might be a box or a roll of something on the floor. We aren't trying to be a high-end boutique with a polished look. We are just people who like making things and working with our hands. Residency Road can get quite busy with traffic, but once you’re inside, it feels a bit more secluded. We spend a lot of time talking to people who come in with an idea of what they want. Sometimes we can help right away and other times it takes a few tries to get it right. We don't have a big corporate ladder or a board of directors. It’s just a small group of us trying to do good work every day. The coffee is usually okay and the conversations are always better. It’s a modest shop but it’s ours.