A. R. Beads International

We are located over in New Azad Nagar in the Kalyanpur area. Our spot is at number 11-C, and it’s basically where we keep all the beads and small parts we work with every day. If you come inside, you’ll see jars and bags filled with all sorts of small things in every color you can imagine. It can be quite a lot to look at if you aren't used to seeing thousands of beads at once. We spend a lot of time sorting through stock or counting out items for orders. It’s a lot of fine work, so we have some good lamps on the tables to help us see. The neighborhood is mostly residential mixed with small businesses, so it’s not too loud, but there’s always something happening out on the street. We aren't a big corporation, just a few of us making sure things are packed correctly and sent off. Sometimes we find beads on the floor weeks after they were dropped during a busy rush. The space isn't huge, but we use every inch of the shelving we have. We don't really do much marketing or anything like that; people usually find us because they need something specific for their craft. Kalyanpur is a decent place to be based, and we’ve gotten used to the rhythm of the local area. We just open up, check our lists, and get through the day's tasks. It’s honest work and keeps us busy enough throughout the week.