Manthan Creations

Our place is at 15A, J.L. Nehru Road in the heart of Kolkata. It’s a historic part of the city, and the building we are in has seen better days, but it has character. We are right there in the 700013 area where everything is happening. The shop itself is a bit of a squeeze. We have fabrics and clothes tucked into every corner. We don't go for those modern, minimalist looks. It’s a traditional shop where things are piled high. We spend our days dealing with the heat and the crowds of the city. Usually, we are busy from the moment we open the doors. People come in looking for specific items they can't find in the bigger malls. We try to keep a variety of things that appeal to the local taste. It’s mostly just us and a couple of helpers. We do all the heavy lifting ourselves. The lighting is a bit dim in the back, but we have some good spots near the front window where the colors really show. We don’t have a fancy mission statement. We just want to sell clothes and make a living like everyone else. It’s a lot of work to keep track of everything in such a small space, but we manage. We’ve been here long enough that the local tea seller knows exactly when to bring our afternoon cups to the shop.