Jagannath Bastralaya

Our shop, Jagannath Bastralaya, is right on 26/2 Beliaghata Main Road, near the Rashmoni Bazar. If you know the area, you know it gets very crowded, especially on market days. We’ve been operating out of this building for a long time. The space is filled with rolls of cloth and different garments piled up. It’s not the most organized place in the world, but we know where everything is tucked away. People come to us when they need something specific for a wedding or just everyday clothes. We see a lot of familiar faces from the Beliaghata neighborhood. Dealing with the crowd at Rashmoni Bazar can be tiring, but it's part of the life here. Sometimes we sit outside on the steps when things are quiet, just watching the rickshaws go by. We don't spend money on big ads or anything. Most people find us because they were already walking through the bazar. It’s a bit old-fashioned inside, with wooden counters and fans that creak a little, but it works for us. We try to keep things honest and straightforward. If a fabric isn't great, we'll tell you. We aren't here to give a sales pitch. We are just here to run the shop and take care of the people who walk through our door. That’s been the way for years and we don’t see it changing much. We just keep the lights on and the doors open for anyone passing by.