Neelam Arts

Neelam Arts is tucked away in Suthala Purani Basti, right behind Jeevan Jyoti Hospital. If you are looking for us, you have to navigate some of the narrower lanes that are typical of this old part of the neighborhood. It can be a bit tricky for larger vehicles to get through, so most people just come on foot or by bike. Being behind the hospital means there is a lot of foot traffic nearby, but our specific lane stays relatively quiet. The building we work in is quite old and has that lived-in feel to it. We don't have a modern showroom or anything like that. Instead, our workspace is filled with the tools and materials we use every day. There is usually a bit of dust around, and things aren't always perfectly organized, but we know where everything is kept. The neighbors are mostly families who have lived here for generations, so there is a real sense of community in the Basti. We often share a cup of tea with the people from the next building over. During the summers, it gets quite warm inside, so we keep the fans running at full speed. We don't have a big sign out front, just a small one that people sometimes miss if they aren't looking closely. It’s a humble setup, but it’s where we’ve been doing our work for a long time now. We don't feel the need to change much about how we operate.