Sona Art

The address for Sona Art is a bit of a long one to write down, being at 11-14 Shammi Gally inside the Swadeshi Ma area. It is listed with Bethal Nagar and the 1st Main Road off Davasandra Kodigehalli Main Road, but most of our day is spent right here in Kalbadevi. The market is incredibly crowded, which is just how Kalbadevi is. Shammi Gally is a narrow lane where you have to watch your step because of the handcarts and people carrying big bundles of goods. Our shop is just one of many in this maze-like area. We have some space spread across those units, but it feels cramped because we have so much stuff piled up. The walls are old and the wiring is visible in some places, which is pretty common for these old market buildings. We spend a lot of time just moving things around to make room to work. The noise from the street is constant—lots of shouting and bells from the bicycles. It is a very busy atmosphere and it never really slows down until late at night. We drink a lot of tea to keep going through the long afternoons. The address might seem confusing with all those different road names mixed in, but once you are in the heart of Kalbadevi, it starts to make sense. We just keep our heads down and get through the daily pile of work in our little corner of the gally. There is always something to do.