Arts & Crafts India

Arts & Crafts India is based at 10-A in Andheri East. We are located on the 2nd Cross in the Chimma Reddy Layout. It’s a bit of a tucked-away spot, which is nice because it gives us some peace to work on our projects. The layout is mostly residential, so we have a lot of neighbors who stop by to see what we are making. Our space is usually overflowing with materials like wood, fabric, and paints. There’s always a bit of a mess, but we think it’s a creative kind of mess. We spend our days making various craft items by hand. It’s slow work and takes a lot of patience. We aren't a factory; it’s just a few of us using our hands and simple tools. Sometimes a project doesn't turn out quite right, and we have to start over, which can be frustrating but that’s how it goes. We’ve been in this Andheri location for a while now and we like the community here. It’s a practical workspace, not a fancy gallery. The lighting is okay, but we often open the door to let in more sunlight. People around the layout know us for the odd things we might be building outside. We don't do much advertising; we just focus on making things that look decent and serve a purpose. It’s a simple life of making and selling, and we’re quite happy with that here in Chimma Reddy Layout.