Festoon

Festoon is our little business located in Kodiyathoor. We’ve been here in Kozhikode for quite some time now, just helping out with decorations and event needs. It’s funny how it started with just a few rolls of cloth and some lights. Now we have quite a bit more stuffed into the storage space. The name Festoon sounded nice so we went with it. Most of our days are spent checking the bulbs to see if they still work or washing the drapes after a dusty outdoor party. It gets very humid here, so we have to be careful about how we store things so they don't get ruined. Kodiyathoor is a tight community and everyone knows everyone. When someone has a wedding or a housewarming, they usually walk over to talk about what they need. We don't really do fancy meetings. It’s more like sitting on a stool and figuring out if we have enough gold-colored fabric left. Sometimes we run out of things and have to call around to find more. It’s a lot of physical work, climbing ladders and hauling heavy bundles around. We aren't a big corporation, just a few of us working together to get the job done. Every day is a bit different depending on who walks through the door. It keeps life interesting even when we are tired and just want to go home for dinner.