Mahaveer Collection

If you are walking through Dubash Market, you probably know how crowded it gets near Mangaldas Market. Our shop is at number 25, right on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Road. We have been sitting in this spot for years, surrounded by stacks of cloth and different materials. It’s a tight space, but we manage to fit everything on the shelves somehow. Every morning starts with opening the shutters and dusting off the displays. The market stays busy from early on, and we spend a lot of time talking to people looking for specific things. Sometimes we have what they want, and sometimes we have to look through the back piles. It’s mostly just me and a couple of others here. We don't use any high-tech systems, just old-fashioned ledgers and a lot of patience. Dealing with the heat and the noise of the road is just part of the day. The shop doesn't look like those modern boutiques you see in malls. It’s more of a traditional setup where you can actually touch the fabric and see what you are buying. We get a lot of regulars who have been coming to this part of Mumbai for decades. It feels good to see familiar faces. We try to keep things simple and honest here. It’s just a regular day at the market, selling what we have and making sure the shop stays organized for the next day as best as we can.