Raj Gifts & Novelties

You can find us at Khar West in the Mulund Colony area. It’s a bit of a funny location name to some, but the locals know where it is. Raj Gifts & Novelties is a small shop tucked away in a residential pocket of the neighborhood. A lot of random items like plastic toys, small home decor pieces, and novelty things that kids like are kept here. Because the shop isn't very large, stuff hangs from the ceiling and piles up on every available surface. A few colored lights in the window show what is currently on display. While the neighborhood stays fairly quiet in the mornings, it picks up when the schools let out and the kids come by. A good part of the day is spent just rearranging the shelves because things get moved around by visitors looking at the items. Simple concrete makes up the floor, and a small rug sits at the entrance to catch the dirt. No computer system or anything modern is used here; everything gets written down in a notebook. This manual way of working is what we’ve always used. Occasionally, the fan makes a clicking noise that we’ve just gotten used to over the years. People from the colony come in when they need a quick gift for a party or just something to keep their kids busy for the afternoon. Knowing most of the people who walk through the door by name is common. It’s just a neighborhood shop where we work every day.